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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.26, 14,957.93 and 6,595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.26, 14,957.93 and 6,595.62 is: 9,098.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.26 : 14,957.93 = 6,595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.26/14,957.93 = 6,595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.26x = 14,957.93 × 6,595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.26x = 98,656,801.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,656,801.66/10,843.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.44

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