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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.79, 14,305.73 and 6,587.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.79, 14,305.73 and 6,587.22 is: 9,091.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.79 : 14,305.73 = 6,587.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.79/14,305.73 = 6,587.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.79x = 14,305.73 × 6,587.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.79x = 94,234,990.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,234,990.77/10,364.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.84

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