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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.55, 14,257.65 and 6,982.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.55, 14,257.65 and 6,982.66 is: 9,635.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.55 : 14,257.65 = 6,982.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.55/14,257.65 = 6,982.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.55x = 14,257.65 × 6,982.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.55x = 99,556,322.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,556,322.35/10,332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,635.21

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