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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,579.62, 14,599.53 and 6,387.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,579.62, 14,599.53 and 6,387.14 is: 8,814.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,579.62 : 14,599.53 = 6,387.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,579.62/14,599.53 = 6,387.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,579.62x = 14,599.53 × 6,387.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,579.62x = 93,249,242.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,249,242.04/10,579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,814.04

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