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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.83, 14,963.34 and 6,593.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.83, 14,963.34 and 6,593.58 is: 9,100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.83 : 14,963.34 = 6,593.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.83/14,963.34 = 6,593.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.83x = 14,963.34 × 6,593.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.83x = 98,662,016.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,662,016.77/10,841.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.13

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