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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,801.32, 14,898.36 and 6,611.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,801.32, 14,898.36 and 6,611.64 is: 9,119.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,801.32 : 14,898.36 = 6,611.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,801.32/14,898.36 = 6,611.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,801.32x = 14,898.36 × 6,611.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,801.32x = 98,502,592.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,502,592.91/10,801.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,119.50

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