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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.71, 14,258.03 and 6,555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.71, 14,258.03 and 6,555.50 is: 9,045.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.71 : 14,258.03 = 6,555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.71/14,258.03 = 6,555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.71x = 14,258.03 × 6,555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.71x = 93,468,465.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,468,465.06/10,333.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.01

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