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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,416.97, 14,367.99 and 6,636.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,416.97, 14,367.99 and 6,636.21 is: 9,153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,416.97 : 14,367.99 = 6,636.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,416.97/14,367.99 = 6,636.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,416.97x = 14,367.99 × 6,636.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,416.97x = 95,348,998.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,348,998.92/10,416.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,153.24

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