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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,140.60, 13,996.38 and 6,597.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,140.60, 13,996.38 and 6,597.66 is: 9,106.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,140.60 : 13,996.38 = 6,597.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,140.60/13,996.38 = 6,597.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,140.60x = 13,996.38 × 6,597.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,140.60x = 92,343,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,343,356.47/10,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,106.30

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