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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.38, 14,777.42 and 6,515.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.38, 14,777.42 and 6,515.66 is: 8,989.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.38 : 14,777.42 = 6,515.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.38/14,777.42 = 6,515.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.38x = 14,777.42 × 6,515.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.38x = 96,284,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,284,644.40/10,710.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,989.84

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