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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,572.76, 14,589.42 and 6,322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,572.76, 14,589.42 and 6,322.96 is: 8,725.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,572.76 : 14,589.42 = 6,322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,572.76/14,589.42 = 6,322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,572.76x = 14,589.42 × 6,322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,572.76x = 92,248,319.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,248,319.08/10,572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,725.09

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