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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,787, 14,886.42 and 6,594.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,787, 14,886.42 and 6,594.44 is: 9,100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,787 : 14,886.42 = 6,594.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,787/14,886.42 = 6,594.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,787x = 14,886.42 × 6,594.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,787x = 98,167,603.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,167,603.50/10,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.55

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