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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.94, 14,310.86 and 6,599.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.94, 14,310.86 and 6,599.72 is: 9,102.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.94 : 14,310.86 = 6,599.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.94/14,310.86 = 6,599.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.94x = 14,310.86 × 6,599.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.94x = 94,447,668.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,447,668.96/10,375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.57

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