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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,834.63, 14,949.97 and 6,584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,834.63, 14,949.97 and 6,584.96 is: 9,086.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,834.63 : 14,949.97 = 6,584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,834.63/14,949.97 = 6,584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,834.63x = 14,949.97 × 6,584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,834.63x = 98,444,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,444,975.36/10,834.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.14

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