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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,571.52, 14,591.70 and 6,380.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,571.52, 14,591.70 and 6,380.04 is: 8,806.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,571.52 : 14,591.70 = 6,380.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,571.52/14,591.70 = 6,380.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,571.52x = 14,591.70 × 6,380.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,571.52x = 93,095,629.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,095,629.67/10,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,806.27

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