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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,773.24, 14,862.36 and 6,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,773.24, 14,862.36 and 6,579 is: 9,076.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,773.24 : 14,862.36 = 6,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,773.24/14,862.36 = 6,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,773.24x = 14,862.36 × 6,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,773.24x = 97,779,466.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,779,466.44/10,773.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,076.14

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