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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,571.64, 14,589.06 and 6,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,571.64, 14,589.06 and 6,327.08 is: 8,731.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,571.64 : 14,589.06 = 6,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,571.64/14,589.06 = 6,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,571.64x = 14,589.06 × 6,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,571.64x = 92,306,149.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,306,149.74/10,571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,731.49

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