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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,583.22, 14,600.73 and 6,805.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,583.22, 14,600.73 and 6,805.87 is: 9,389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,583.22 : 14,600.73 = 6,805.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,583.22/14,600.73 = 6,805.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,583.22x = 14,600.73 × 6,805.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,583.22x = 99,370,670.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,370,670.29/10,583.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.46

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