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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.96, 14,974.06 and 6,601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.96, 14,974.06 and 6,601.32 is: 9,110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.96 : 14,974.06 = 6,601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.96/14,974.06 = 6,601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.96x = 14,974.06 × 6,601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.96x = 98,848,545.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,848,545.26/10,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.50

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