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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,581.87, 14,596.35 and 6,809.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,581.87, 14,596.35 and 6,809.94 is: 9,393.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,581.87 : 14,596.35 = 6,809.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,581.87/14,596.35 = 6,809.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,581.87x = 14,596.35 × 6,809.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,581.87x = 99,400,267.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,400,267.72/10,581.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.45

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