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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.78, 15,974.69 and 6,950.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.78, 15,974.69 and 6,950.52 is: 10,411.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.78 : 15,974.69 = 6,950.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.78/15,974.69 = 6,950.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.78x = 15,974.69 × 6,950.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.78x = 111,032,367.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,032,367.59/10,664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,411.13

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