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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,412.49, 14,361.77 and 6,631.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,412.49, 14,361.77 and 6,631.71 is: 9,147.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,412.49 : 14,361.77 = 6,631.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,412.49/14,361.77 = 6,631.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,412.49x = 14,361.77 × 6,631.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,412.49x = 95,243,093.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,243,093.73/10,412.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.00

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