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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.96, 14,862.48 and 6,579.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.96, 14,862.48 and 6,579.72 is: 9,081.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.96 : 14,862.48 = 6,579.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.96/14,862.48 = 6,579.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.96x = 14,862.48 × 6,579.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.96x = 97,790,956.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,790,956.91/10,767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,081.66

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