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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,583.13, 14,571.39 and 8,986.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,583.13, 14,571.39 and 8,986.62 is: 12,373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,583.13 : 14,571.39 = 8,986.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,583.13/14,571.39 = 8,986.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,583.13x = 14,571.39 × 8,986.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,583.13x = 130,947,544.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,947,544.80/10,583.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.23

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