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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,591.70, 14,614.44 and 6,399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,591.70, 14,614.44 and 6,399.96 is: 8,830.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,591.70 : 14,614.44 = 6,399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,591.70/14,614.44 = 6,399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,591.70x = 14,614.44 × 6,399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,591.70x = 93,531,831.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,531,831.42/10,591.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,830.67

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