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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.42, 14,679.38 and 6,660.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.42, 14,679.38 and 6,660.72 is: 9,191.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.42 : 14,679.38 = 6,660.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.42/14,679.38 = 6,660.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.42x = 14,679.38 × 6,660.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.42x = 97,775,239.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,775,239.95/10,637.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,191.63

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