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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.79, 14,592.99 and 9,002.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.79, 14,592.99 and 9,002.01 is: 12,394.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.79 : 14,592.99 = 9,002.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.79/14,592.99 = 9,002.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.79x = 14,592.99 × 9,002.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.79x = 131,366,241.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,366,241.91/10,598.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,394.46

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