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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.40, 14,595.78 and 6,327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.40, 14,595.78 and 6,327.64 is: 8,731.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.40 : 14,595.78 = 6,327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.40/14,595.78 = 6,327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.40x = 14,595.78 × 6,327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.40x = 92,356,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,356,841.36/10,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,731.53

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