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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.68, 14,070.66 and 6,666.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.68, 14,070.66 and 6,666.08 is: 9,197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.68 : 14,070.66 = 6,666.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.68/14,070.66 = 6,666.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.68x = 14,070.66 × 6,666.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.68x = 93,796,145.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,796,145.21/10,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,197.79

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