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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.24, 14,720.22 and 6,945.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.24, 14,720.22 and 6,945.24 is: 9,580.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.24 : 14,720.22 = 6,945.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.24/14,720.22 = 6,945.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.24x = 14,720.22 × 6,945.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.24x = 102,235,460.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,235,460.75/10,671.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,580.47

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