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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.48, 14,212.50 and 6,573.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.48, 14,212.50 and 6,573.64 is: 9,072.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.48 : 14,212.50 = 6,573.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.48/14,212.50 = 6,573.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.48x = 14,212.50 × 6,573.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.48x = 93,427,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,427,858.50/10,297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.89

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