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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.90, 14,958.81 and 6,596.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.90, 14,958.81 and 6,596.26 is: 9,099.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.90 : 14,958.81 = 6,596.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.90/14,958.81 = 6,596.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.90x = 14,958.81 × 6,596.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.90x = 98,672,200.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,672,200.05/10,843.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.33

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