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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,581.82, 14,591.54 and 8,921.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,581.82, 14,591.54 and 8,921.52 is: 12,302.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,581.82 : 14,591.54 = 8,921.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,581.82/14,591.54 = 8,921.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,581.82x = 14,591.54 × 8,921.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,581.82x = 130,178,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,178,715.94/10,581.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,302.11

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