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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,814.72, 14,917.44 and 6,615.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,814.72, 14,917.44 and 6,615.68 is: 9,125.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,814.72 : 14,917.44 = 6,615.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,814.72/14,917.44 = 6,615.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,814.72x = 14,917.44 × 6,615.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,814.72x = 98,689,009.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,689,009.46/10,814.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,125.43

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