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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.65, 14,346.58 and 6,620.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.65, 14,346.58 and 6,620.99 is: 9,139.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.65 : 14,346.58 = 6,620.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.65/14,346.58 = 6,620.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.65x = 14,346.58 × 6,620.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.65x = 94,988,457.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,988,457.88/10,392.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,139.97

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