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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755, 14,843.52 and 6,565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755, 14,843.52 and 6,565.68 is: 9,061.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755 : 14,843.52 = 6,565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755/14,843.52 = 6,565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755x = 14,843.52 × 6,565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755x = 97,457,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,457,802.39/10,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.63

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