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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.16, 14,863.95 and 6,579.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.16, 14,863.95 and 6,579.41 is: 9,079.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.16 : 14,863.95 = 6,579.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.16/14,863.95 = 6,579.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.16x = 14,863.95 × 6,579.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.16x = 97,795,946.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,795,946.95/10,771.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.43

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