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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.85, 14,305.80 and 6,587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.85, 14,305.80 and 6,587.28 is: 9,091.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.85 : 14,305.80 = 6,587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.85/14,305.80 = 6,587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.85x = 14,305.80 × 6,587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.85x = 94,236,310.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,236,310.22/10,364.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.91

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