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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,838.91, 14,953.97 and 6,588.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,838.91, 14,953.97 and 6,588.64 is: 9,090.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,838.91 : 14,953.97 = 6,588.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,838.91/14,953.97 = 6,588.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,838.91x = 14,953.97 × 6,588.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,838.91x = 98,526,323.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,526,323.00/10,838.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.06

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