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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,579.35, 14,592.87 and 6,807.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,579.35, 14,592.87 and 6,807.42 is: 9,389.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,579.35 : 14,592.87 = 6,807.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,579.35/14,592.87 = 6,807.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,579.35x = 14,592.87 × 6,807.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,579.35x = 99,339,795.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,339,795.10/10,579.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.97

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