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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.55, 14,372.69 and 6,639.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.55, 14,372.69 and 6,639.89 is: 9,166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.55 : 14,372.69 = 6,639.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.55/14,372.69 = 6,639.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.55x = 14,372.69 × 6,639.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.55x = 95,433,093.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,433,093.74/10,411.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,166.08

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