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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,593.74, 14,585.85 and 8,996.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,593.74, 14,585.85 and 8,996.96 is: 12,387.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,593.74 : 14,585.85 = 8,996.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,593.74/14,585.85 = 8,996.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,593.74x = 14,585.85 × 8,996.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,593.74x = 131,228,236.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,228,236.09/10,593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.34

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