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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,571.06, 14,581.66 and 6,986.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,571.06, 14,581.66 and 6,986.05 is: 9,636.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,571.06 : 14,581.66 = 6,986.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,571.06/14,581.66 = 6,986.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,571.06x = 14,581.66 × 6,986.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,571.06x = 101,868,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,868,193.51/10,571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,636.52

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