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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,591.97, 14,613.41 and 7,053.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,591.97, 14,613.41 and 7,053.89 is: 9,732.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,591.97 : 14,613.41 = 7,053.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,591.97/14,613.41 = 7,053.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,591.97x = 14,613.41 × 7,053.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,591.97x = 103,081,331.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,081,331.23/10,591.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,732.03

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