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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,389.93, 14,326.50 and 6,608.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,389.93, 14,326.50 and 6,608.31 is: 9,112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,389.93 : 14,326.50 = 6,608.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,389.93/14,326.50 = 6,608.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,389.93x = 14,326.50 × 6,608.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,389.93x = 94,673,953.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,673,953.22/10,389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,112.09

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