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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,300.76, 14,209.84 and 6,517.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,300.76, 14,209.84 and 6,517.56 is: 8,990.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,300.76 : 14,209.84 = 6,517.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,300.76/14,209.84 = 6,517.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,300.76x = 14,209.84 × 6,517.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,300.76x = 92,613,484.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,613,484.79/10,300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.94

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