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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.89, 14,359.58 and 6,622.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.89, 14,359.58 and 6,622.75 is: 9,146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.89 : 14,359.58 = 6,622.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.89/14,359.58 = 6,622.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.89x = 14,359.58 × 6,622.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.89x = 95,099,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,099,897.92/10,397.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.07

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