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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,854.48, 14,975.88 and 6,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,854.48, 14,975.88 and 6,661.20 is: 9,190.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,854.48 : 14,975.88 = 6,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,854.48/14,975.88 = 6,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,854.48x = 14,975.88 × 6,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,854.48x = 99,757,331.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,757,331.86/10,854.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.43

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