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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.82, 14,236.31 and 6,587.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.82, 14,236.31 and 6,587.82 is: 9,093.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.82 : 14,236.31 = 6,587.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.82/14,236.31 = 6,587.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.82x = 14,236.31 × 6,587.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.82x = 93,786,214.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,786,214.81/10,313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.26

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