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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.66, 14,308.31 and 6,589.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.66, 14,308.31 and 6,589.09 is: 9,094.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.66 : 14,308.31 = 6,589.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.66/14,308.31 = 6,589.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.66x = 14,308.31 × 6,589.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.66x = 94,278,742.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,278,742.34/10,366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,094.42

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