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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.12, 14,058.88 and 6,605.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.12, 14,058.88 and 6,605.68 is: 9,107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.12 : 14,058.88 = 6,605.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.12/14,058.88 = 6,605.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.12x = 14,058.88 × 6,605.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.12x = 92,868,462.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,868,462.44/10,197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,107.32

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