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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.86, 14,211.18 and 6,520.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.86, 14,211.18 and 6,520.37 is: 8,999.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.86 : 14,211.18 = 6,520.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.86/14,211.18 = 6,520.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.86x = 14,211.18 × 6,520.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.86x = 92,662,064.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,662,064.38/10,296.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,999.06

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