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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,338.13, 14,268.66 and 6,565.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,338.13, 14,268.66 and 6,565.71 is: 9,061.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,338.13 : 14,268.66 = 6,565.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,338.13/14,268.66 = 6,565.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,338.13x = 14,268.66 × 6,565.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,338.13x = 93,683,832.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,683,832.27/10,338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.97

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