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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,452.50, 14,422.68 and 6,913.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,452.50, 14,422.68 and 6,913.82 is: 9,539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,452.50 : 14,422.68 = 6,913.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,452.50/14,422.68 = 6,913.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,452.50x = 14,422.68 × 6,913.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,452.50x = 99,715,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,715,813.44/10,452.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,539.90

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