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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,608.93, 14,636.34 and 6,573.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,608.93, 14,636.34 and 6,573.91 is: 9,069.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,608.93 : 14,636.34 = 6,573.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,608.93/14,636.34 = 6,573.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,608.93x = 14,636.34 × 6,573.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,608.93x = 96,217,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,217,981.89/10,608.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.53

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