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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.95, 14,303.95 and 6,585.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.95, 14,303.95 and 6,585.95 is: 9,085.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.95 : 14,303.95 = 6,585.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.95/14,303.95 = 6,585.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.95x = 14,303.95 × 6,585.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.95x = 94,205,027.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,205,027.98/10,368.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.30

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