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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.40, 15,995.10 and 7,164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.40, 15,995.10 and 7,164.20 is: 10,746.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.40 : 15,995.10 = 7,164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.40/15,995.10 = 7,164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.40x = 15,995.10 × 7,164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.40x = 114,592,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,592,095.42/10,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,746.30

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