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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,581.62, 14,608.41 and 6,996.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,581.62, 14,608.41 and 6,996.74 is: 9,659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,581.62 : 14,608.41 = 6,996.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,581.62/14,608.41 = 6,996.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,581.62x = 14,608.41 × 6,996.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,581.62x = 102,211,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,211,246.58/10,581.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,659.32

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