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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,831.44, 14,948.64 and 6,582.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,831.44, 14,948.64 and 6,582.72 is: 9,084.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,831.44 : 14,948.64 = 6,582.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,831.44/14,948.64 = 6,582.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,831.44x = 14,948.64 × 6,582.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,831.44x = 98,402,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,402,711.50/10,831.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.91

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