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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,865.62, 14,994.03 and 6,673.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,865.62, 14,994.03 and 6,673.06 is: 9,208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,865.62 : 14,994.03 = 6,673.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,865.62/14,994.03 = 6,673.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,865.62x = 14,994.03 × 6,673.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,865.62x = 100,056,049.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,056,049.37/10,865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,208.50

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