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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.36, 14,966.64 and 6,862.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.36, 14,966.64 and 6,862.32 is: 9,470.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.36 : 14,966.64 = 6,862.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.36/14,966.64 = 6,862.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.36x = 14,966.64 × 6,862.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.36x = 102,705,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,705,873.00/10,845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,470.03

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