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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.67, 14,258.51 and 6,502.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.67, 14,258.51 and 6,502.19 is: 8,969.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.67 : 14,258.51 = 6,502.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.67/14,258.51 = 6,502.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.67x = 14,258.51 × 6,502.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.67x = 92,711,638.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,711,638.65/10,336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,969.20

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