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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,581.83, 14,595.94 and 6,799.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,581.83, 14,595.94 and 6,799.03 is: 9,378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,581.83 : 14,595.94 = 6,799.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,581.83/14,595.94 = 6,799.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,581.83x = 14,595.94 × 6,799.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,581.83x = 99,238,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,238,205.95/10,581.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,378.17

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