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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.64, 14,591.82 and 6,329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.64, 14,591.82 and 6,329.08 is: 8,734.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.64 : 14,591.82 = 6,329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.64/14,591.82 = 6,329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.64x = 14,591.82 × 6,329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.64x = 92,352,796.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,352,796.13/10,573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,734.25

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