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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.82, 13,886.70 and 6,526.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.82, 13,886.70 and 6,526.06 is: 9,011.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.82 : 13,886.70 = 6,526.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.82/13,886.70 = 6,526.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.82x = 13,886.70 × 6,526.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.82x = 90,625,437.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,625,437.40/10,056.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.34

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