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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,850.16, 14,971.32 and 6,659.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,850.16, 14,971.32 and 6,659.76 is: 9,189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,850.16 : 14,971.32 = 6,659.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,850.16/14,971.32 = 6,659.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,850.16x = 14,971.32 × 6,659.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,850.16x = 99,705,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,705,398.08/10,850.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,189.30

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