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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.92, 14,965.44 and 6,595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.92, 14,965.44 and 6,595.76 is: 9,100.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.92 : 14,965.44 = 6,595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.92/14,965.44 = 6,595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.92x = 14,965.44 × 6,595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.92x = 98,708,450.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,708,450.53/10,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.98

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