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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,838.27, 14,954.52 and 6,591.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,838.27, 14,954.52 and 6,591.55 is: 9,094.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,838.27 : 14,954.52 = 6,591.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,838.27/14,954.52 = 6,591.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,838.27x = 14,954.52 × 6,591.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,838.27x = 98,573,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,573,391.53/10,838.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,094.94

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