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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.87, 14,584.06 and 6,318.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.87, 14,584.06 and 6,318.98 is: 8,717.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.87 : 14,584.06 = 6,318.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.87/14,584.06 = 6,318.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.87x = 14,584.06 × 6,318.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.87x = 92,156,383.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,156,383.46/10,570.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,717.96

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