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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,866.56, 14,995.33 and 6,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,866.56, 14,995.33 and 6,674 is: 9,209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,866.56 : 14,995.33 = 6,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,866.56/14,995.33 = 6,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,866.56x = 14,995.33 × 6,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,866.56x = 100,078,832.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,078,832.42/10,866.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,209.80

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