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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,785.96, 14,887.44 and 6,597.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,785.96, 14,887.44 and 6,597.72 is: 9,106.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,785.96 : 14,887.44 = 6,597.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,785.96/14,887.44 = 6,597.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,785.96x = 14,887.44 × 6,597.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,785.96x = 98,223,160.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,223,160.64/10,785.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,106.58

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