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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.06, 14,716.35 and 6,883.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.06, 14,716.35 and 6,883.92 is: 9,504.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.06 : 14,716.35 = 6,883.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.06/14,716.35 = 6,883.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.06x = 14,716.35 × 6,883.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.06x = 101,306,176.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,306,176.09/10,659.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,504.23

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