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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,585.78, 14,601.66 and 6,802.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,585.78, 14,601.66 and 6,802.43 is: 9,383.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,585.78 : 14,601.66 = 6,802.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,585.78/14,601.66 = 6,802.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,585.78x = 14,601.66 × 6,802.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,585.78x = 99,326,770.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,326,770.03/10,585.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.04

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