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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,798.31, 14,901.82 and 6,606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,798.31, 14,901.82 and 6,606.56 is: 9,117.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,798.31 : 14,901.82 = 6,606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,798.31/14,901.82 = 6,606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,798.31x = 14,901.82 × 6,606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,798.31x = 98,449,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,449,825.84/10,798.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,117.15

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