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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.98, 14,211.36 and 6,520.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.98, 14,211.36 and 6,520.50 is: 8,999.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.98 : 14,211.36 = 6,520.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.98/14,211.36 = 6,520.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.98x = 14,211.36 × 6,520.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.98x = 92,665,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,665,172.88/10,296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,999.26

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