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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.67, 14,309.76 and 6,593.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.67, 14,309.76 and 6,593.81 is: 9,096.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.67 : 14,309.76 = 6,593.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.67/14,309.76 = 6,593.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.67x = 14,309.76 × 6,593.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.67x = 94,355,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,355,767.04/10,372.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,096.58

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