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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.52, 14,103.20 and 6,637.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.52, 14,103.20 and 6,637.72 is: 9,153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.52 : 14,103.20 = 6,637.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.52/14,103.20 = 6,637.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.52x = 14,103.20 × 6,637.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.52x = 93,613,092.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,613,092.70/10,226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,153.95

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