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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.28, 14,223.90 and 6,584.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.28, 14,223.90 and 6,584.60 is: 9,082.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.28 : 14,223.90 = 6,584.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.28/14,223.90 = 6,584.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.28x = 14,223.90 × 6,584.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.28x = 93,658,691.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,658,691.94/10,312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.25

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