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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,867.31, 14,996.36 and 6,674.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,867.31, 14,996.36 and 6,674.75 is: 9,210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,867.31 : 14,996.36 = 6,674.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,867.31/14,996.36 = 6,674.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,867.31x = 14,996.36 × 6,674.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,867.31x = 100,096,953.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,096,953.91/10,867.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.83

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