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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.82, 14,213.89 and 6,522.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.82, 14,213.89 and 6,522.33 is: 9,001.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.82 : 14,213.89 = 6,522.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.82/14,213.89 = 6,522.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.82x = 14,213.89 × 6,522.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.82x = 92,707,681.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,707,681.16/10,298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.78

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