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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,840.58, 14,962.42 and 6,590.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,840.58, 14,962.42 and 6,590.74 is: 9,096.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,840.58 : 14,962.42 = 6,590.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,840.58/14,962.42 = 6,590.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,840.58x = 14,962.42 × 6,590.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,840.58x = 98,613,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,613,432.68/10,840.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,096.69

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