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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,738.69, 14,821.01 and 6,549.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,738.69, 14,821.01 and 6,549.37 is: 9,039.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,738.69 : 14,821.01 = 6,549.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,738.69/14,821.01 = 6,549.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,738.69x = 14,821.01 × 6,549.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,738.69x = 97,068,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,068,278.26/10,738.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,039.12

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