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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.67, 14,182.17 and 6,500.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.67, 14,182.17 and 6,500.49 is: 8,976.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.67 : 14,182.17 = 6,500.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.67/14,182.17 = 6,500.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.67x = 14,182.17 × 6,500.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.67x = 92,190,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,190,950.85/10,270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,976.14

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