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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.81, 14,218.46 and 6,525.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.81, 14,218.46 and 6,525.19 is: 9,008.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.81 : 14,218.46 = 6,525.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.81/14,218.46 = 6,525.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.81x = 14,218.46 × 6,525.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.81x = 92,778,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,778,162.62/10,298.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.63

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