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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,195.36, 14,072.58 and 6,659.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,195.36, 14,072.58 and 6,659.11 is: 9,191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,195.36 : 14,072.58 = 6,659.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,195.36/14,072.58 = 6,659.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,195.36x = 14,072.58 × 6,659.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,195.36x = 93,710,858.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,710,858.20/10,195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,191.52

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