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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.38, 14,789.84 and 6,524.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.38, 14,789.84 and 6,524.66 is: 9,002.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.38 : 14,789.84 = 6,524.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.38/14,789.84 = 6,524.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.38x = 14,789.84 × 6,524.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.38x = 96,498,677.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,498,677.45/10,719.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.26

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