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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,586.37, 14,602.58 and 6,814.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,586.37, 14,602.58 and 6,814.44 is: 9,399.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,586.37 : 14,602.58 = 6,814.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,586.37/14,602.58 = 6,814.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,586.37x = 14,602.58 × 6,814.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,586.37x = 99,508,371.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,508,371.18/10,586.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.67

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