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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.04, 14,260.48 and 6,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.04, 14,260.48 and 6,795.60 is: 9,379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.04 : 14,260.48 = 6,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.04/14,260.48 = 6,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.04x = 14,260.48 × 6,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.04x = 96,908,517.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,908,517.89/10,332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.42

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