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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,822.68, 14,936.36 and 6,572.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,822.68, 14,936.36 and 6,572.76 is: 9,071.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,822.68 : 14,936.36 = 6,572.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,822.68/14,936.36 = 6,572.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,822.68x = 14,936.36 × 6,572.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,822.68x = 98,173,109.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,173,109.55/10,822.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,071.05

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