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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.61, 14,329.65 and 6,601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.61, 14,329.65 and 6,601.84 is: 9,111.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.61 : 14,329.65 = 6,601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.61/14,329.65 = 6,601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.61x = 14,329.65 × 6,601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.61x = 94,601,951.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,601,951.90/10,382.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.58

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