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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.96, 14,299.68 and 6,587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.96, 14,299.68 and 6,587.20 is: 9,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.96 : 14,299.68 = 6,587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.96/14,299.68 = 6,587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.96x = 14,299.68 × 6,587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.96x = 94,194,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,194,852.10/10,360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.32

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