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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,535.16, 14,536.62 and 6,807

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,535.16, 14,536.62 and 6,807 is: 9,392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,535.16 : 14,536.62 = 6,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,535.16/14,536.62 = 6,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,535.16x = 14,536.62 × 6,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,535.16x = 98,950,772.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,950,772.34/10,535.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.43

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