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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,797.12, 14,901.60 and 6,604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,797.12, 14,901.60 and 6,604.56 is: 9,115.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,797.12 : 14,901.60 = 6,604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,797.12/14,901.60 = 6,604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,797.12x = 14,901.60 × 6,604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,797.12x = 98,418,511.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,418,511.30/10,797.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,115.26

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