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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.89, 14,706.05 and 6,876.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.89, 14,706.05 and 6,876.26 is: 9,494.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.89 : 14,706.05 = 6,876.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.89/14,706.05 = 6,876.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.89x = 14,706.05 × 6,876.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.89x = 101,122,532.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,122,532.65/10,650.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,494.28

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