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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.88, 14,586.84 and 6,321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.88, 14,586.84 and 6,321.12 is: 8,722.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.88 : 14,586.84 = 6,321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.88/14,586.84 = 6,321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.88x = 14,586.84 × 6,321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.88x = 92,205,166.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,205,166.06/10,570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,722.56

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