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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.77, 14,605.86 and 6,816.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.77, 14,605.86 and 6,816.84 is: 9,402.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.77 : 14,605.86 = 6,816.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.77/14,605.86 = 6,816.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.77x = 14,605.86 × 6,816.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.77x = 99,565,810.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,565,810.68/10,588.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,402.96

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