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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,847.56, 14,971.34 and 6,599.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,847.56, 14,971.34 and 6,599.94 is: 9,108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,847.56 : 14,971.34 = 6,599.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,847.56/14,971.34 = 6,599.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,847.56x = 14,971.34 × 6,599.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,847.56x = 98,809,945.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,809,945.72/10,847.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,108.96

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