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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,514.82, 14,509.83 and 6,270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,514.82, 14,509.83 and 6,270.66 is: 8,653.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,514.82 : 14,509.83 = 6,270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,514.82/14,509.83 = 6,270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,514.82x = 14,509.83 × 6,270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,514.82x = 90,986,210.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,986,210.59/10,514.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,653.14

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