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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.55, 14,617.62 and 6,817.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.55, 14,617.62 and 6,817.98 is: 9,406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.55 : 14,617.62 = 6,817.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.55/14,617.62 = 6,817.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.55x = 14,617.62 × 6,817.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.55x = 99,662,640.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,662,640.81/10,595.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.08

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