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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,808.81, 14,913.88 and 6,562.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,808.81, 14,913.88 and 6,562.10 is: 9,054.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,808.81 : 14,913.88 = 6,562.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,808.81/14,913.88 = 6,562.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,808.81x = 14,913.88 × 6,562.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,808.81x = 97,866,392.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,866,392.83/10,808.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,054.32

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