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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.71, 14,325.95 and 6,604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.71, 14,325.95 and 6,604.50 is: 9,112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.71 : 14,325.95 = 6,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.71/14,325.95 = 6,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.71x = 14,325.95 × 6,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.71x = 94,615,736.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,615,736.78/10,382.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,112.82

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