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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,833.21, 14,949.90 and 6,583.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,833.21, 14,949.90 and 6,583.95 is: 9,085.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,833.21 : 14,949.90 = 6,583.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,833.21/14,949.90 = 6,583.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,833.21x = 14,949.90 × 6,583.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,833.21x = 98,429,394.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,429,394.11/10,833.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.89

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