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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.85, 14,308.56 and 6,589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.85, 14,308.56 and 6,589.28 is: 9,094.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.85 : 14,308.56 = 6,589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.85/14,308.56 = 6,589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.85x = 14,308.56 × 6,589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.85x = 94,283,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,283,108.24/10,366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,094.67

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