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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.56, 14,591.62 and 6,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.56, 14,591.62 and 6,381 is: 8,805.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.56 : 14,591.62 = 6,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.56/14,591.62 = 6,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.56x = 14,591.62 × 6,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.56x = 93,109,127.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,109,127.22/10,573.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,805.84

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