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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,135.42, 13,975.84 and 6,592.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,135.42, 13,975.84 and 6,592.06 is: 9,089.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,135.42 : 13,975.84 = 6,592.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,135.42/13,975.84 = 6,592.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,135.42x = 13,975.84 × 6,592.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,135.42x = 92,129,575.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,129,575.83/10,135.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.86

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