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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,572.94, 14,586.90 and 6,321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,572.94, 14,586.90 and 6,321.04 is: 8,720.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,572.94 : 14,586.90 = 6,321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,572.94/14,586.90 = 6,321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,572.94x = 14,586.90 × 6,321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,572.94x = 92,204,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,204,378.38/10,572.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,720.79

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