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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.68, 15,625.66 and 6,514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.68, 15,625.66 and 6,514.52 is: 9,774.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.68 : 15,625.66 = 6,514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.68/15,625.66 = 6,514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.68x = 15,625.66 × 6,514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.68x = 101,793,674.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,793,674.58/10,414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,774.06

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