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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,836.63, 14,952.73 and 6,586.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,836.63, 14,952.73 and 6,586.96 is: 9,088.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,836.63 : 14,952.73 = 6,586.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,836.63/14,952.73 = 6,586.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,836.63x = 14,952.73 × 6,586.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,836.63x = 98,493,034.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,493,034.40/10,836.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,088.90

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