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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,788.32, 14,880.48 and 6,598.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,788.32, 14,880.48 and 6,598.64 is: 9,101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,788.32 : 14,880.48 = 6,598.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,788.32/14,880.48 = 6,598.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,788.32x = 14,880.48 × 6,598.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,788.32x = 98,190,930.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,190,930.55/10,788.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.60

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