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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.94, 15,446.34 and 6,589.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.94, 15,446.34 and 6,589.95 is: 9,883.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.94 : 15,446.34 = 6,589.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.94/15,446.34 = 6,589.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.94x = 15,446.34 × 6,589.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.94x = 101,790,608.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,790,608.28/10,298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,883.60

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