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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,514.06, 14,511.93 and 6,321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,514.06, 14,511.93 and 6,321.50 is: 8,725.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,514.06 : 14,511.93 = 6,321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,514.06/14,511.93 = 6,321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,514.06x = 14,511.93 × 6,321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,514.06x = 91,737,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,737,165.50/10,514.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,725.19

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