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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,853.66, 14,976.15 and 6,663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,853.66, 14,976.15 and 6,663.26 is: 9,194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,853.66 : 14,976.15 = 6,663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,853.66/14,976.15 = 6,663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,853.66x = 14,976.15 × 6,663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,853.66x = 99,789,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,789,981.25/10,853.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,194.13

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