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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.94, 14,597.34 and 6,386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.94, 14,597.34 and 6,386.22 is: 8,812.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.94 : 14,597.34 = 6,386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.94/14,597.34 = 6,386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.94x = 14,597.34 × 6,386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.94x = 93,221,824.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,221,824.65/10,577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,812.85

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