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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,591.78, 14,617.92 and 7,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,591.78, 14,617.92 and 7,233.52 is: 9,983.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,591.78 : 14,617.92 = 7,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,591.78/14,617.92 = 7,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,591.78x = 14,617.92 × 7,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,591.78x = 105,739,016.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,739,016.68/10,591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,983.12

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