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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,591.22, 14,603.96 and 7,235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,591.22, 14,603.96 and 7,235.87 is: 9,977.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,591.22 : 14,603.96 = 7,235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,591.22/14,603.96 = 7,235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,591.22x = 14,603.96 × 7,235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,591.22x = 105,672,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,672,301.12/10,591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,977.35

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