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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,319.97, 14,236.23 and 6,536.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,319.97, 14,236.23 and 6,536.73 is: 9,017.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,319.97 : 14,236.23 = 6,536.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,319.97/14,236.23 = 6,536.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,319.97x = 14,236.23 × 6,536.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,319.97x = 93,058,391.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,058,391.73/10,319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.31

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