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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,521.71, 14,521.56 and 6,544.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,521.71, 14,521.56 and 6,544.10 is: 9,031.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,521.71 : 14,521.56 = 6,544.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,521.71/14,521.56 = 6,544.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,521.71x = 14,521.56 × 6,544.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,521.71x = 95,030,540.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,030,540.80/10,521.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.85

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