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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,525.77, 14,532.89 and 6,548.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,525.77, 14,532.89 and 6,548.67 is: 9,041.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,525.77 : 14,532.89 = 6,548.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,525.77/14,532.89 = 6,548.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,525.77x = 14,532.89 × 6,548.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,525.77x = 95,171,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,171,068.01/10,525.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.72

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