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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,852.66, 14,974.77 and 6,662.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,852.66, 14,974.77 and 6,662.26 is: 9,192.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,852.66 : 14,974.77 = 6,662.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,852.66/14,974.77 = 6,662.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,852.66x = 14,974.77 × 6,662.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,852.66x = 99,765,811.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,765,811.18/10,852.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,192.75

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