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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,855.35, 14,982.72 and 6,607.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,855.35, 14,982.72 and 6,607.78 is: 9,120.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,855.35 : 14,982.72 = 6,607.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,855.35/14,982.72 = 6,607.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,855.35x = 14,982.72 × 6,607.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,855.35x = 99,002,517.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,002,517.56/10,855.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,120.16

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