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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.68, 14,845.56 and 6,565.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.68, 14,845.56 and 6,565.28 is: 9,061.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.68 : 14,845.56 = 6,565.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.68/14,845.56 = 6,565.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.68x = 14,845.56 × 6,565.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.68x = 97,465,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,465,258.16/10,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.75

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