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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,517.63, 14,513.27 and 6,210.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,517.63, 14,513.27 and 6,210.05 is: 8,569.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,517.63 : 14,513.27 = 6,210.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,517.63/14,513.27 = 6,210.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,517.63x = 14,513.27 × 6,210.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,517.63x = 90,128,059.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,128,059.80/10,517.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,569.24

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