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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.96, 14,317.46 and 6,597.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.96, 14,317.46 and 6,597.50 is: 9,105.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.96 : 14,317.46 = 6,597.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.96/14,317.46 = 6,597.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.96x = 14,317.46 × 6,597.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.96x = 94,459,442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,459,442.35/10,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.44

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