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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,196.28, 14,063.76 and 6,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,196.28, 14,063.76 and 6,663.60 is: 9,191.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,196.28 : 14,063.76 = 6,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,196.28/14,063.76 = 6,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,196.28x = 14,063.76 × 6,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,196.28x = 93,715,271.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,715,271.14/10,196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,191.12

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