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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,596.91, 14,624.90 and 6,772.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,596.91, 14,624.90 and 6,772.07 is: 9,346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,596.91 : 14,624.90 = 6,772.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,596.91/14,624.90 = 6,772.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,596.91x = 14,624.90 × 6,772.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,596.91x = 99,040,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,040,912.73/10,596.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,346.21

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