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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.58, 14,251.30 and 6,696.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.58, 14,251.30 and 6,696.20 is: 9,232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.58 : 14,251.30 = 6,696.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.58/14,251.30 = 6,696.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.58x = 14,251.30 × 6,696.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.58x = 95,429,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,429,555.06/10,336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,232.22

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