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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,821.68, 14,934.24 and 6,627.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,821.68, 14,934.24 and 6,627.56 is: 9,146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,821.68 : 14,934.24 = 6,627.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,821.68/14,934.24 = 6,627.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,821.68x = 14,934.24 × 6,627.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,821.68x = 98,977,571.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,977,571.65/10,821.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.23

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