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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,591.94, 14,615.77 and 6,557.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,591.94, 14,615.77 and 6,557.53 is: 9,048.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,591.94 : 14,615.77 = 6,557.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,591.94/14,615.77 = 6,557.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,591.94x = 14,615.77 × 6,557.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,591.94x = 95,843,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,843,350.25/10,591.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,048.71

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