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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.64, 14,587.68 and 6,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.64, 14,587.68 and 6,326.08 is: 8,730.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.64 : 14,587.68 = 6,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.64/14,587.68 = 6,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.64x = 14,587.68 × 6,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.64x = 92,282,830.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,282,830.69/10,570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,730.11

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