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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,579.22, 14,595.21 and 6,801.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,579.22, 14,595.21 and 6,801.86 is: 9,383.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,579.22 : 14,595.21 = 6,801.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,579.22/14,595.21 = 6,801.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,579.22x = 14,595.21 × 6,801.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,579.22x = 99,274,575.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,274,575.09/10,579.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.92

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