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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.61, 13,986.12 and 6,592.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.61, 13,986.12 and 6,592.88 is: 9,104.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.61 : 13,986.12 = 6,592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.61/13,986.12 = 6,592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.61x = 13,986.12 × 6,592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.61x = 92,208,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,208,740.90/10,127.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.69

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