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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,838.16, 14,954.76 and 6,647.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,838.16, 14,954.76 and 6,647.76 is: 9,172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,838.16 : 14,954.76 = 6,647.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,838.16/14,954.76 = 6,647.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,838.16x = 14,954.76 × 6,647.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,838.16x = 99,415,655.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,415,655.34/10,838.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.74

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