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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.98, 14,575.32 and 8,332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.98, 14,575.32 and 8,332.44 is: 11,485.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.98 : 14,575.32 = 8,332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.98/14,575.32 = 8,332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.98x = 14,575.32 × 8,332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.98x = 121,447,979.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,447,979.38/10,573.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,485.55

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