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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.97, 14,578.17 and 8,783.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.97, 14,578.17 and 8,783.06 is: 12,109.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.97 : 14,578.17 = 8,783.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.97/14,578.17 = 8,783.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.97x = 14,578.17 × 8,783.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.97x = 128,040,868.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,040,868.91/10,573.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,109.07

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