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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,579.95, 14,567.09 and 8,983.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,579.95, 14,567.09 and 8,983.27 is: 12,368.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,579.95 : 14,567.09 = 8,983.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,579.95/14,567.09 = 8,983.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,579.95x = 14,567.09 × 8,983.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,579.95x = 130,859,984.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,859,984.83/10,579.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,368.68

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