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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,407.65, 14,367.25 and 6,635.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,407.65, 14,367.25 and 6,635.88 is: 9,160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.65 : 14,367.25 = 6,635.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.65/14,367.25 = 6,635.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.65x = 14,367.25 × 6,635.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.65x = 95,339,241.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,339,241.91/10,407.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.50

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