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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,216.50, 14,089.41 and 6,627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,216.50, 14,089.41 and 6,627.72 is: 9,140.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,216.50 : 14,089.41 = 6,627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,216.50/14,089.41 = 6,627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,216.50x = 14,089.41 × 6,627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,216.50x = 93,380,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,380,664.45/10,216.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,140.18

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