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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,575.42, 14,592.15 and 6,382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,575.42, 14,592.15 and 6,382.14 is: 8,806.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,575.42 : 14,592.15 = 6,382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,575.42/14,592.15 = 6,382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,575.42x = 14,592.15 × 6,382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,575.42x = 93,129,144.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,129,144.20/10,575.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,806.19

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