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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.67, 14,212.30 and 6,521.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.67, 14,212.30 and 6,521.18 is: 9,000.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.67 : 14,212.30 = 6,521.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.67/14,212.30 = 6,521.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.67x = 14,212.30 × 6,521.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.67x = 92,680,966.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,680,966.51/10,297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,000.19

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