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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,116.13, 13,962.50 and 6,573.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,116.13, 13,962.50 and 6,573.19 is: 9,072.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,116.13 : 13,962.50 = 6,573.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,116.13/13,962.50 = 6,573.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,116.13x = 13,962.50 × 6,573.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,116.13x = 91,778,132.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,778,132.51/10,116.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.45

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