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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,575.81, 14,592.69 and 6,797.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,575.81, 14,592.69 and 6,797.70 is: 9,379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,575.81 : 14,592.69 = 6,797.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,575.81/14,592.69 = 6,797.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,575.81x = 14,592.69 × 6,797.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,575.81x = 99,196,728.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,196,728.81/10,575.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.59

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