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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.23, 14,580.99 and 6,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.23, 14,580.99 and 6,323.60 is: 8,720.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.23 : 14,580.99 = 6,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.23/14,580.99 = 6,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.23x = 14,580.99 × 6,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.23x = 92,204,275.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,204,275.46/10,573.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,720.54

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