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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.57, 14,721.62 and 6,691.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.57, 14,721.62 and 6,691.23 is: 9,230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.57 : 14,721.62 = 6,691.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.57/14,721.62 = 6,691.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.57x = 14,721.62 × 6,691.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.57x = 98,505,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,505,711.94/10,671.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,230.67

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