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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.24, 14,587.92 and 8,998.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.24, 14,587.92 and 8,998.46 is: 12,389.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.24 : 14,587.92 = 8,998.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.24/14,587.92 = 8,998.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.24x = 14,587.92 × 8,998.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.24x = 131,268,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,268,741.66/10,595.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,389.41

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