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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.46, 14,719.59 and 6,476.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.46, 14,719.59 and 6,476.22 is: 8,938.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.46 : 14,719.59 = 6,476.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.46/14,719.59 = 6,476.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.46x = 14,719.59 × 6,476.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.46x = 95,327,303.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,327,303.15/10,664.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,938.78

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