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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.36, 14,619.86 and 6,615.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.36, 14,619.86 and 6,615.26 is: 9,134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.36 : 14,619.86 = 6,615.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.36/14,619.86 = 6,615.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.36x = 14,619.86 × 6,615.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.36x = 96,714,175.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,714,175.06/10,587.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,134.87

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