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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.36, 14,962.32 and 6,646.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.36, 14,962.32 and 6,646.32 is: 9,169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.36 : 14,962.32 = 6,646.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.36/14,962.32 = 6,646.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.36x = 14,962.32 × 6,646.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.36x = 99,444,366.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,444,366.66/10,845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,169.30

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