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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,586.63, 14,602.91 and 6,814.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,586.63, 14,602.91 and 6,814.70 is: 9,400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,586.63 : 14,602.91 = 6,814.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,586.63/14,602.91 = 6,814.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,586.63x = 14,602.91 × 6,814.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,586.63x = 99,514,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,514,450.78/10,586.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,400.01

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