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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,405.79, 14,348.31 and 6,622.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,405.79, 14,348.31 and 6,622.97 is: 9,132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,405.79 : 14,348.31 = 6,622.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,405.79/14,348.31 = 6,622.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,405.79x = 14,348.31 × 6,622.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,405.79x = 95,028,385.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,028,385.98/10,405.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,132.26

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