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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,787.52, 14,879.52 and 6,588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,787.52, 14,879.52 and 6,588.48 is: 9,087.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,787.52 : 14,879.52 = 6,588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,787.52/14,879.52 = 6,588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,787.52x = 14,879.52 × 6,588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,787.52x = 98,033,419.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,033,419.93/10,787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,087.67

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