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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,132.41, 13,971.71 and 6,589.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,132.41, 13,971.71 and 6,589.05 is: 9,085.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,132.41 : 13,971.71 = 6,589.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,132.41/13,971.71 = 6,589.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,132.41x = 13,971.71 × 6,589.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,132.41x = 92,060,262.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,060,262.83/10,132.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.72

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