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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.13, 14,208.80 and 6,518.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.13, 14,208.80 and 6,518.64 is: 8,996.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.13 : 14,208.80 = 6,518.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.13/14,208.80 = 6,518.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.13x = 14,208.80 × 6,518.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.13x = 92,622,053.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,622,053.50/10,295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.69

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