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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,510.38, 14,499.27 and 6,536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,510.38, 14,499.27 and 6,536.16 is: 9,016.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,510.38 : 14,499.27 = 6,536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,510.38/14,499.27 = 6,536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,510.38x = 14,499.27 × 6,536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,510.38x = 94,769,548.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,769,548.60/10,510.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.76

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