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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,804.16, 14,908.57 and 6,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,804.16, 14,908.57 and 6,611.60 is: 9,123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,804.16 : 14,908.57 = 6,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,804.16/14,908.57 = 6,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,804.16x = 14,908.57 × 6,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,804.16x = 98,569,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,569,410.34/10,804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.29

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