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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,656.64, 14,708.08 and 6,681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,656.64, 14,708.08 and 6,681.20 is: 9,221.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,656.64 : 14,708.08 = 6,681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,656.64/14,708.08 = 6,681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,656.64x = 14,708.08 × 6,681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,656.64x = 98,267,624.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,267,624.10/10,656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.26

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