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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.62, 14,302.68 and 6,586.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.62, 14,302.68 and 6,586.68 is: 9,092.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.62 : 14,302.68 = 6,586.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.62/14,302.68 = 6,586.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.62x = 14,302.68 × 6,586.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.62x = 94,207,176.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,207,176.30/10,360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.81

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