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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.52, 14,584.86 and 6,801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.52, 14,584.86 and 6,801.60 is: 9,381.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.52 : 14,584.86 = 6,801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.52/14,584.86 = 6,801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.52x = 14,584.86 × 6,801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.52x = 99,200,438.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,200,438.47/10,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.97

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