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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,579.82, 14,593.51 and 6,807.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,579.82, 14,593.51 and 6,807.89 is: 9,390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,579.82 : 14,593.51 = 6,807.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,579.82/14,593.51 = 6,807.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,579.82x = 14,593.51 × 6,807.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,579.82x = 99,350,946.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,350,946.34/10,579.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.61

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