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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.52, 13,983.48 and 6,592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.52, 13,983.48 and 6,592.68 is: 9,102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.52 : 13,983.48 = 6,592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.52/13,983.48 = 6,592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.52x = 13,983.48 × 6,592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.52x = 92,188,608.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,188,608.93/10,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.78

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