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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.09, 14,721.41 and 6,686.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.09, 14,721.41 and 6,686.28 is: 9,223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.09 : 14,721.41 = 6,686.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.09/14,721.41 = 6,686.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.09x = 14,721.41 × 6,686.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.09x = 98,431,485.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,431,485.97/10,672.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.26

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