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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,521.74, 14,525.26 and 6,544.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,521.74, 14,525.26 and 6,544.14 is: 9,034.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,521.74 : 14,525.26 = 6,544.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,521.74/14,525.26 = 6,544.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,521.74x = 14,525.26 × 6,544.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,521.74x = 95,055,300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,055,300.96/10,521.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,034.18

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