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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.75, 14,211.03 and 6,520.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.75, 14,211.03 and 6,520.27 is: 8,998.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.75 : 14,211.03 = 6,520.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.75/14,211.03 = 6,520.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.75x = 14,211.03 × 6,520.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.75x = 92,659,681.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,659,681.52/10,296.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.93

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