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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.82, 14,513.63 and 6,980.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.82, 14,513.63 and 6,980.86 is: 9,637.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.82 : 14,513.63 = 6,980.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.82/14,513.63 = 6,980.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.82x = 14,513.63 × 6,980.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.82x = 101,317,511.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,317,511.65/10,512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,637.52

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