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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.16, 14,666.52 and 6,847.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.16, 14,666.52 and 6,847.68 is: 9,454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.16 : 14,666.52 = 6,847.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.16/14,666.52 = 6,847.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.16x = 14,666.52 × 6,847.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.16x = 100,431,635.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,431,635.67/10,623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,454.03

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