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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,586.57, 14,598.09 and 8,926.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,586.57, 14,598.09 and 8,926.27 is: 12,308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,586.57 : 14,598.09 = 8,926.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,586.57/14,598.09 = 8,926.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,586.57x = 14,598.09 × 8,926.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,586.57x = 130,306,456.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,306,456.33/10,586.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,308.66

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