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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.62, 14,305.48 and 6,587.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.62, 14,305.48 and 6,587.04 is: 9,091.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.62 : 14,305.48 = 6,587.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.62/14,305.48 = 6,587.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.62x = 14,305.48 × 6,587.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.62x = 94,230,771.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,230,771.81/10,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.58

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