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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,460.83, 14,430.59 and 6,680.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,460.83, 14,430.59 and 6,680.02 is: 9,215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,460.83 : 14,430.59 = 6,680.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,460.83/14,430.59 = 6,680.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,460.83x = 14,430.59 × 6,680.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,460.83x = 96,396,612.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,396,612.44/10,460.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,215.01

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