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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.52, 14,238.18 and 6,541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.52, 14,238.18 and 6,541.56 is: 9,028.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.52 : 14,238.18 = 6,541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.52/14,238.18 = 6,541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.52x = 14,238.18 × 6,541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.52x = 93,139,908.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,139,908.76/10,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,028.23

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