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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,844.32, 14,966.76 and 6,865.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,844.32, 14,966.76 and 6,865.80 is: 9,475.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,844.32 : 14,966.76 = 6,865.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,844.32/14,966.76 = 6,865.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,844.32x = 14,966.76 × 6,865.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,844.32x = 102,758,780.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,758,780.81/10,844.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.82

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