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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,769.52, 14,862.72 and 6,578.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,769.52, 14,862.72 and 6,578.56 is: 9,078.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,769.52 : 14,862.72 = 6,578.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,769.52/14,862.72 = 6,578.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,769.52x = 14,862.72 × 6,578.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,769.52x = 97,775,295.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,775,295.28/10,769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,078.89

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