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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.84, 15,002.76 and 6,541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.84, 15,002.76 and 6,541.56 is: 9,799.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.84 : 15,002.76 = 6,541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.84/15,002.76 = 6,541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.84x = 15,002.76 × 6,541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.84x = 98,141,454.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,141,454.71/10,014.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,799.60

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