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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,591.97, 14,617.37 and 6,343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,591.97, 14,617.37 and 6,343.72 is: 8,754.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,591.97 : 14,617.37 = 6,343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,591.97/14,617.37 = 6,343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,591.97x = 14,617.37 × 6,343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,591.97x = 92,728,457.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,728,457.94/10,591.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,754.60

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