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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,662.99, 14,708.57 and 6,677.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,662.99, 14,708.57 and 6,677.18 is: 9,210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,662.99 : 14,708.57 = 6,677.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,662.99/14,708.57 = 6,677.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,662.99x = 14,708.57 × 6,677.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,662.99x = 98,211,769.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,211,769.43/10,662.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.53

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