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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.34, 14,947.01 and 6,581.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.34, 14,947.01 and 6,581.16 is: 9,081.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.34 : 14,947.01 = 6,581.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.34/14,947.01 = 6,581.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.34x = 14,947.01 × 6,581.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.34x = 98,368,631.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,368,631.43/10,832.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,081.01

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