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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.63, 14,048.52 and 6,598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.63, 14,048.52 and 6,598.20 is: 9,096.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.63 : 14,048.52 = 6,598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.63/14,048.52 = 6,598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.63x = 14,048.52 × 6,598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.63x = 92,694,944.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,694,944.66/10,189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,096.99

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