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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.39, 14,575.30 and 9,152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.39, 14,575.30 and 9,152.10 is: 12,598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.39 : 14,575.30 = 9,152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.39/14,575.30 = 9,152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.39x = 14,575.30 × 9,152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.39x = 133,394,603.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,394,603.13/10,588.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,598.20

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