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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.52, 14,590.32 and 6,379.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.52, 14,590.32 and 6,379.04 is: 8,804.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.52 : 14,590.32 = 6,379.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.52/14,590.32 = 6,379.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.52x = 14,590.32 × 6,379.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.52x = 93,072,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,072,234.89/10,570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,804.89

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