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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,714.97, 14,784.26 and 6,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,714.97, 14,784.26 and 6,466.72 is: 8,922.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,714.97 : 14,784.26 = 6,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,714.97/14,784.26 = 6,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,714.97x = 14,784.26 × 6,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,714.97x = 95,605,649.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,605,649.03/10,714.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,922.63

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