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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.13, 14,560.20 and 7,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.13, 14,560.20 and 7,014.48 is: 9,680.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.13 : 14,560.20 = 7,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.13/14,560.20 = 7,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.13x = 14,560.20 × 7,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.13x = 102,132,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,132,231.70/10,550.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,680.66

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