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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.92, 14,858.46 and 6,575.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.92, 14,858.46 and 6,575.64 is: 9,072.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.92 : 14,858.46 = 6,575.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.92/14,858.46 = 6,575.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.92x = 14,858.46 × 6,575.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.92x = 97,703,883.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,703,883.91/10,768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.77

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