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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.01, 14,717.34 and 6,685.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.01, 14,717.34 and 6,685.95 is: 9,232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.01 : 14,717.34 = 6,685.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.01/14,717.34 = 6,685.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.01x = 14,717.34 × 6,685.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.01x = 98,399,399.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,399,399.37/10,658.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,232.44

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