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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.65, 14,611.32 and 6,338.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.65, 14,611.32 and 6,338.85 is: 8,747.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.65 : 14,611.32 = 6,338.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.65/14,611.32 = 6,338.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.65x = 14,611.32 × 6,338.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.65x = 92,618,965.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,618,965.78/10,588.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,747.00

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