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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,510.58, 14,504.02 and 6,531.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,510.58, 14,504.02 and 6,531.66 is: 9,013.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,510.58 : 14,504.02 = 6,531.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,510.58/14,504.02 = 6,531.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,510.58x = 14,504.02 × 6,531.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,510.58x = 94,735,327.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,735,327.27/10,510.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.33

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