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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,602.26, 14,637.47 and 6,628.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,602.26, 14,637.47 and 6,628.76 is: 9,151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,602.26 : 14,637.47 = 6,628.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,602.26/14,637.47 = 6,628.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,602.26x = 14,637.47 × 6,628.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,602.26x = 97,028,275.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,028,275.64/10,602.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.66

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