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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.50, 14,419.92 and 6,911.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.50, 14,419.92 and 6,911.82 is: 9,537.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.50 : 14,419.92 = 6,911.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.50/14,419.92 = 6,911.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.50x = 14,419.92 × 6,911.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.50x = 99,667,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,667,891.45/10,450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,537.14

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