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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.63, 14,668.41 and 6,434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.63, 14,668.41 and 6,434.88 is: 8,882.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.63 : 14,668.41 = 6,434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.63/14,668.41 = 6,434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.63x = 14,668.41 × 6,434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.63x = 94,389,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,389,458.14/10,626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,882.35

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