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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.21, 14,623.34 and 6,817.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.21, 14,623.34 and 6,817.77 is: 9,409.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.21 : 14,623.34 = 6,817.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.21/14,623.34 = 6,817.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.21x = 14,623.34 × 6,817.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.21x = 99,698,534.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,698,534.66/10,595.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,409.78

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