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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.66, 14,710.04 and 6,682.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.66, 14,710.04 and 6,682.94 is: 9,222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.66 : 14,710.04 = 6,682.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.66/14,710.04 = 6,682.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.66x = 14,710.04 × 6,682.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.66x = 98,306,314.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,306,314.72/10,659.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,222.27

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