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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,846.06, 14,974.80 and 6,661.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,846.06, 14,974.80 and 6,661.54 is: 9,197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,846.06 : 14,974.80 = 6,661.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,846.06/14,974.80 = 6,661.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,846.06x = 14,974.80 × 6,661.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,846.06x = 99,755,229.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,755,229.19/10,846.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,197.37

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