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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,804.32, 14,902.56 and 6,614.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,804.32, 14,902.56 and 6,614.64 is: 9,123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,804.32 : 14,902.56 = 6,614.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,804.32/14,902.56 = 6,614.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,804.32x = 14,902.56 × 6,614.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,804.32x = 98,575,069.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,575,069.48/10,804.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.67

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