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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,591.36, 14,620.98 and 6,344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,591.36, 14,620.98 and 6,344.44 is: 8,758.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,591.36 : 14,620.98 = 6,344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,591.36/14,620.98 = 6,344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,591.36x = 14,620.98 × 6,344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,591.36x = 92,761,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,761,930.35/10,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,758.26

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