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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.62, 14,706.45 and 7,131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.62, 14,706.45 and 7,131.54 is: 9,829.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.62 : 14,706.45 = 7,131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.62/14,706.45 = 7,131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.62x = 14,706.45 × 7,131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.62x = 104,879,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,879,636.43/10,669.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,829.74

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