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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,309.50, 14,221.74 and 6,526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,309.50, 14,221.74 and 6,526.26 is: 9,002.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,309.50 : 14,221.74 = 6,526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,309.50/14,221.74 = 6,526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,309.50x = 14,221.74 × 6,526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,309.50x = 92,814,772.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,814,772.89/10,309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.84

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