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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.77, 14,205.69 and 6,514.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.77, 14,205.69 and 6,514.56 is: 8,986.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.77 : 14,205.69 = 6,514.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.77/14,205.69 = 6,514.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.77x = 14,205.69 × 6,514.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.77x = 92,543,819.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,543,819.85/10,297.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,986.78

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