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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,198.36, 14,060.82 and 6,655.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,198.36, 14,060.82 and 6,655.96 is: 9,176.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,198.36 : 14,060.82 = 6,655.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,198.36/14,060.82 = 6,655.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,198.36x = 14,060.82 × 6,655.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,198.36x = 93,588,255.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,588,255.49/10,198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,176.79

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