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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,513.63, 14,508.25 and 6,534.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,513.63, 14,508.25 and 6,534.68 is: 9,017.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,513.63 : 14,508.25 = 6,534.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,513.63/14,508.25 = 6,534.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,513.63x = 14,508.25 × 6,534.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,513.63x = 94,806,682.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,806,682.23/10,513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.50

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