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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.33, 13,996.77 and 6,514.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.33, 13,996.77 and 6,514.73 is: 8,985.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.33 : 13,996.77 = 6,514.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.33/13,996.77 = 6,514.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.33x = 13,996.77 × 6,514.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.33x = 91,185,177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,185,177.42/10,148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,985.24

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