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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,667.98, 14,723.99 and 6,686.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,667.98, 14,723.99 and 6,686.22 is: 9,228.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,667.98 : 14,723.99 = 6,686.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,667.98/14,723.99 = 6,686.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,667.98x = 14,723.99 × 6,686.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,667.98x = 98,447,836.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,447,836.42/10,667.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,228.35

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