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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,575.54, 14,594.24 and 6,326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,575.54, 14,594.24 and 6,326.78 is: 8,730.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,575.54 : 14,594.24 = 6,326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,575.54/14,594.24 = 6,326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,575.54x = 14,594.24 × 6,326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,575.54x = 92,334,545.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,334,545.75/10,575.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,730.95

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