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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.56, 14,165.96 and 6,540.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.56, 14,165.96 and 6,540.24 is: 9,022.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.56 : 14,165.96 = 6,540.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.56/14,165.96 = 6,540.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.56x = 14,165.96 × 6,540.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.56x = 92,648,778.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,648,778.23/10,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.57

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