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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,571.76, 14,588.04 and 6,321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,571.76, 14,588.04 and 6,321.96 is: 8,723.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,571.76 : 14,588.04 = 6,321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,571.76/14,588.04 = 6,321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,571.76x = 14,588.04 × 6,321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,571.76x = 92,225,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,225,005.36/10,571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,723.71

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