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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.26, 14,618.49 and 6,813.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.26, 14,618.49 and 6,813.18 is: 9,406.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.26 : 14,618.49 = 6,813.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.26/14,618.49 = 6,813.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.26x = 14,618.49 × 6,813.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.26x = 99,598,403.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,598,403.70/10,588.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.49

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