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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.84, 14,993.76 and 6,535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.84, 14,993.76 and 6,535.56 is: 9,790.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.84 : 14,993.76 = 6,535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.84/14,993.76 = 6,535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.84x = 14,993.76 × 6,535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.84x = 97,992,618.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,992,618.11/10,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,790.61

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