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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,833.72, 14,951.58 and 6,583.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,833.72, 14,951.58 and 6,583.85 is: 9,086.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,833.72 : 14,951.58 = 6,583.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,833.72/14,951.58 = 6,583.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,833.72x = 14,951.58 × 6,583.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,833.72x = 98,438,885.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,438,885.23/10,833.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.34

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