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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.26, 14,261.80 and 6,606.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.26, 14,261.80 and 6,606.26 is: 9,118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.26 : 14,261.80 = 6,606.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.26/14,261.80 = 6,606.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.26x = 14,261.80 × 6,606.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.26x = 94,217,158.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,217,158.87/10,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.74

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