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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.40, 14,718.60 and 6,892.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.40, 14,718.60 and 6,892.68 is: 9,516.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.40 : 14,718.60 = 6,892.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.40/14,718.60 = 6,892.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.40x = 14,718.60 × 6,892.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.40x = 101,450,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,450,599.85/10,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,516.59

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