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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.50, 14,225.88 and 6,529.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.50, 14,225.88 and 6,529.26 is: 9,006.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.50 : 14,225.88 = 6,529.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.50/14,225.88 = 6,529.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.50x = 14,225.88 × 6,529.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.50x = 92,884,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,884,469.25/10,312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.98

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