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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,571.57, 14,574.93 and 9,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,571.57, 14,574.93 and 9,095.34 is: 12,539.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,571.57 : 14,574.93 = 9,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,571.57/14,574.93 = 9,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,571.57x = 14,574.93 × 9,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,571.57x = 132,563,943.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,563,943.83/10,571.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,539.67

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