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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,074.06, 13,897.44 and 6,535.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,074.06, 13,897.44 and 6,535.98 is: 9,016.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,074.06 : 13,897.44 = 6,535.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,074.06/13,897.44 = 6,535.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,074.06x = 13,897.44 × 6,535.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,074.06x = 90,833,389.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,833,389.89/10,074.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.56

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