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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.44, 14,309.39 and 6,589.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.44, 14,309.39 and 6,589.87 is: 9,095.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.44 : 14,309.39 = 6,589.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.44/14,309.39 = 6,589.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.44x = 14,309.39 × 6,589.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.44x = 94,297,019.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,297,019.88/10,367.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.50

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