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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.02, 13,989.37 and 6,562.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.02, 13,989.37 and 6,562.71 is: 9,046.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.02 : 13,989.37 = 6,562.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.02/13,989.37 = 6,562.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.02x = 13,989.37 × 6,562.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.02x = 91,808,178.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,808,178.39/10,148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.91

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