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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.37, 14,582.84 and 6,591.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.37, 14,582.84 and 6,591.11 is: 9,097.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.37 : 14,582.84 = 6,591.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.37/14,582.84 = 6,591.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.37x = 14,582.84 × 6,591.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.37x = 96,116,996.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,116,996.68/10,565.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.36

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