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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,428.52, 14,379.82 and 6,645.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,428.52, 14,379.82 and 6,645.69 is: 9,163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,428.52 : 14,379.82 = 6,645.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,428.52/14,379.82 = 6,645.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,428.52x = 14,379.82 × 6,645.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,428.52x = 95,563,720.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,563,720.85/10,428.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.69

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