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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.17, 14,303.55 and 6,589.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.17, 14,303.55 and 6,589.31 is: 9,090.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.17 : 14,303.55 = 6,589.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.17/14,303.55 = 6,589.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.17x = 14,303.55 × 6,589.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.17x = 94,250,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,250,453.53/10,368.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.37

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