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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.96, 14,314.69 and 6,595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.96, 14,314.69 and 6,595.50 is: 9,102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.96 : 14,314.69 = 6,595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.96/14,314.69 = 6,595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.96x = 14,314.69 × 6,595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.96x = 94,412,466.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,412,466.32/10,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.67

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