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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.59, 14,603.88 and 6,804.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.59, 14,603.88 and 6,804.77 is: 9,386.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.59 : 14,603.88 = 6,804.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.59/14,603.88 = 6,804.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.59x = 14,603.88 × 6,804.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.59x = 99,376,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,376,044.51/10,587.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,386.09

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