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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.20, 14,599.72 and 6,754.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.20, 14,599.72 and 6,754.72 is: 9,313.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.20 : 14,599.72 = 6,754.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.20/14,599.72 = 6,754.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.20x = 14,599.72 × 6,754.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.20x = 98,617,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,617,020.68/10,588.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,313.86

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