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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,870.38, 14,996.43 and 6,565.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,870.38, 14,996.43 and 6,565.23 is: 9,057.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,870.38 : 14,996.43 = 6,565.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,870.38/14,996.43 = 6,565.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,870.38x = 14,996.43 × 6,565.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,870.38x = 98,455,012.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,455,012.13/10,870.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,057.18

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