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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,586.28, 14,602.35 and 6,802.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,586.28, 14,602.35 and 6,802.93 is: 9,383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,586.28 : 14,602.35 = 6,802.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,586.28/14,602.35 = 6,802.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,586.28x = 14,602.35 × 6,802.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,586.28x = 99,338,764.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,338,764.89/10,586.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.73

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