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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,385.64, 14,327.85 and 6,610.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,385.64, 14,327.85 and 6,610.87 is: 9,120.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,385.64 : 14,327.85 = 6,610.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,385.64/14,327.85 = 6,610.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,385.64x = 14,327.85 × 6,610.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,385.64x = 94,719,553.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,719,553.73/10,385.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,120.24

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