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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.61, 14,583.42 and 6,797.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.61, 14,583.42 and 6,797.17 is: 9,374.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.61 : 14,583.42 = 6,797.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.61/14,583.42 = 6,797.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.61x = 14,583.42 × 6,797.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.61x = 99,125,902.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,125,902.00/10,573.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,374.84

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