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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.88, 14,251.60 and 6,598.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.88, 14,251.60 and 6,598.88 is: 9,108.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.88 : 14,251.60 = 6,598.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.88/14,251.60 = 6,598.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.88x = 14,251.60 × 6,598.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.88x = 94,044,598.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,044,598.21/10,324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,108.54

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