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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759, 14,848.23 and 6,568.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759, 14,848.23 and 6,568.06 is: 9,064.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759 : 14,848.23 = 6,568.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759/14,848.23 = 6,568.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759x = 14,848.23 × 6,568.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759x = 97,524,065.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,524,065.53/10,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,064.42

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