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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.68, 14,580.93 and 6,798.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.68, 14,580.93 and 6,798.76 is: 9,378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.68 : 14,580.93 = 6,798.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.68/14,580.93 = 6,798.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.68x = 14,580.93 × 6,798.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.68x = 99,132,243.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,132,243.65/10,570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,378.04

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