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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.77, 14,615.37 and 6,607.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.77, 14,615.37 and 6,607.53 is: 9,120.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.77 : 14,615.37 = 6,607.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.77/14,615.37 = 6,607.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.77x = 14,615.37 × 6,607.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.77x = 96,571,495.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,571,495.74/10,588.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,120.18

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