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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,586.13, 14,575.53 and 8,989.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,586.13, 14,575.53 and 8,989.62 is: 12,377.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,586.13 : 14,575.53 = 8,989.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,586.13/14,575.53 = 8,989.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,586.13x = 14,575.53 × 8,989.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,586.13x = 131,028,476.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,028,476.00/10,586.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,377.37

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