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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.42, 14,441.62 and 6,686.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.42, 14,441.62 and 6,686.68 is: 9,226.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.42 : 14,441.62 = 6,686.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.42/14,441.62 = 6,686.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.42x = 14,441.62 × 6,686.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.42x = 96,566,418.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,566,418.99/10,466.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,226.31

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