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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.51, 14,618.84 and 6,813.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.51, 14,618.84 and 6,813.43 is: 9,406.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.51 : 14,618.84 = 6,813.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.51/14,618.84 = 6,813.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.51x = 14,618.84 × 6,813.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.51x = 99,604,408.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,604,408.95/10,588.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.84

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