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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,667.88, 14,720.91 and 6,418.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,667.88, 14,720.91 and 6,418.11 is: 8,856.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,667.88 : 14,720.91 = 6,418.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,667.88/14,720.91 = 6,418.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,667.88x = 14,720.91 × 6,418.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,667.88x = 94,480,419.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,480,419.68/10,667.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,856.53

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