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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,823.63, 14,936.91 and 6,573.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,823.63, 14,936.91 and 6,573.25 is: 9,071.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,823.63 : 14,936.91 = 6,573.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,823.63/14,936.91 = 6,573.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,823.63x = 14,936.91 × 6,573.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,823.63x = 98,184,037.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,184,037.68/10,823.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,071.27

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