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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.50, 14,569.95 and 9,195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.50, 14,569.95 and 9,195.82 is: 12,645.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.50 : 14,569.95 = 9,195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.50/14,569.95 = 9,195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.50x = 14,569.95 × 9,195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.50x = 133,982,637.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,982,637.61/10,595.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.24

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