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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,787.32, 14,879.10 and 6,597.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,787.32, 14,879.10 and 6,597.64 is: 9,100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,787.32 : 14,879.10 = 6,597.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,787.32/14,879.10 = 6,597.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,787.32x = 14,879.10 × 6,597.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,787.32x = 98,166,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,166,945.32/10,787.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.22

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