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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,847.63, 14,963.96 and 6,599.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,847.63, 14,963.96 and 6,599.99 is: 9,104.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,847.63 : 14,963.96 = 6,599.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,847.63/14,963.96 = 6,599.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,847.63x = 14,963.96 × 6,599.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,847.63x = 98,761,986.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,761,986.36/10,847.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.48

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