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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,458.14, 15,594.96 and 9,006.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,458.14, 15,594.96 and 9,006.62 is: 13,430.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,458.14 : 15,594.96 = 9,006.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,458.14/15,594.96 = 9,006.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,458.14x = 15,594.96 × 9,006.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,458.14x = 140,457,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,457,833.60/10,458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,430.48

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