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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,656.27, 14,705.34 and 6,679.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,656.27, 14,705.34 and 6,679.59 is: 9,217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,656.27 : 14,705.34 = 6,679.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,656.27/14,705.34 = 6,679.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,656.27x = 14,705.34 × 6,679.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,656.27x = 98,225,642.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,225,642.01/10,656.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,217.64

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