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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,408.03, 14,367.77 and 6,636.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,408.03, 14,367.77 and 6,636.26 is: 9,161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,408.03 : 14,367.77 = 6,636.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,408.03/14,367.77 = 6,636.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,408.03x = 14,367.77 × 6,636.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,408.03x = 95,348,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,348,152.32/10,408.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,161.02

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