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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.31, 15,320.49 and 6,514.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.31, 15,320.49 and 6,514.18 is: 9,775.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.31 : 15,320.49 = 6,514.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.31/15,320.49 = 6,514.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.31x = 15,320.49 × 6,514.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.31x = 99,800,429.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,800,429.55/10,209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,775.43

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