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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,125.81, 13,968.86 and 6,587.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,125.81, 13,968.86 and 6,587.73 is: 9,087.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,125.81 : 13,968.86 = 6,587.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,125.81/13,968.86 = 6,587.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,125.81x = 13,968.86 × 6,587.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,125.81x = 92,023,045.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,023,045.15/10,125.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,087.97

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