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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,231.58, 14,114.80 and 6,646.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,231.58, 14,114.80 and 6,646.29 is: 9,168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,231.58 : 14,114.80 = 6,646.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,231.58/14,114.80 = 6,646.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,231.58x = 14,114.80 × 6,646.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,231.58x = 93,811,054.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,811,054.09/10,231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.77

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