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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.88, 14,252.98 and 6,599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.88, 14,252.98 and 6,599.88 is: 9,109.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.88 : 14,252.98 = 6,599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.88/14,252.98 = 6,599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.88x = 14,252.98 × 6,599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.88x = 94,067,957.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,067,957.64/10,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,109.92

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