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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,575.62, 14,601.08 and 6,602.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,575.62, 14,601.08 and 6,602.57 is: 9,115.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,575.62 : 14,601.08 = 6,602.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,575.62/14,601.08 = 6,602.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,575.62x = 14,601.08 × 6,602.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,575.62x = 96,404,546.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,404,546.76/10,575.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,115.74

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