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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.26, 14,636.09 and 6,627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.26, 14,636.09 and 6,627.76 is: 9,150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.26 : 14,636.09 = 6,627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.26/14,636.09 = 6,627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.26x = 14,636.09 × 6,627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.26x = 97,004,491.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,004,491.86/10,601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.28

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