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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.52, 14,997.88 and 6,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.52, 14,997.88 and 6,671.60 is: 9,996.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.52 : 14,997.88 = 6,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.52/14,997.88 = 6,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.52x = 14,997.88 × 6,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.52x = 100,059,856.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,059,856.21/10,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,996.47

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