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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,529.46, 14,532.93 and 7,180.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,529.46, 14,532.93 and 7,180.27 is: 9,910.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,529.46 : 14,532.93 = 7,180.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,529.46/14,532.93 = 7,180.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,529.46x = 14,532.93 × 7,180.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,529.46x = 104,350,324.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,350,324.96/10,529.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.32

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