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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,240.08, 14,135.76 and 6,514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,240.08, 14,135.76 and 6,514.08 is: 8,992.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,240.08 : 14,135.76 = 6,514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,240.08/14,135.76 = 6,514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,240.08x = 14,135.76 × 6,514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,240.08x = 92,081,471.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,081,471.50/10,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.26

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