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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.31, 13,970.93 and 6,589.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.31, 13,970.93 and 6,589.23 is: 9,090.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.31 : 13,970.93 = 6,589.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.31/13,970.93 = 6,589.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.31x = 13,970.93 × 6,589.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.31x = 92,057,638.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,057,638.14/10,127.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.04

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