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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.68, 14,710.14 and 6,679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.68, 14,710.14 and 6,679.80 is: 9,217.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.68 : 14,710.14 = 6,679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.68/14,710.14 = 6,679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.68x = 14,710.14 × 6,679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.68x = 98,260,793.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,260,793.17/10,660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,217.12

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