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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,646.91, 14,694.62 and 6,671.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,646.91, 14,694.62 and 6,671.43 is: 9,207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,646.91 : 14,694.62 = 6,671.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,646.91/14,694.62 = 6,671.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,646.91x = 14,694.62 × 6,671.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,646.91x = 98,034,095.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,034,095.35/10,646.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,207.75

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