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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,525.30, 14,530.17 and 6,547.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,525.30, 14,530.17 and 6,547.71 is: 9,039.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,525.30 : 14,530.17 = 6,547.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,525.30/14,530.17 = 6,547.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,525.30x = 14,530.17 × 6,547.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,525.30x = 95,139,339.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,139,339.41/10,525.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,039.11

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