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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,704.52, 14,762.41 and 6,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,704.52, 14,762.41 and 6,666.20 is: 9,193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,704.52 : 14,762.41 = 6,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,704.52/14,762.41 = 6,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,704.52x = 14,762.41 × 6,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,704.52x = 98,409,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,409,177.54/10,704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,193.24

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