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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.28, 14,222.52 and 6,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.28, 14,222.52 and 6,583.60 is: 9,080.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.28 : 14,222.52 = 6,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.28/14,222.52 = 6,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.28x = 14,222.52 × 6,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.28x = 93,635,382.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,635,382.67/10,311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.87

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