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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,581.12, 14,607.72 and 6,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,581.12, 14,607.72 and 6,996.24 is: 9,658.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,581.12 : 14,607.72 = 6,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,581.12/14,607.72 = 6,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,581.12x = 14,607.72 × 6,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,581.12x = 102,199,114.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,199,114.97/10,581.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,658.63

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