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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.39, 14,212.51 and 6,524.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.39, 14,212.51 and 6,524.31 is: 8,997.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.39 : 14,212.51 = 6,524.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.39/14,212.51 = 6,524.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.39x = 14,212.51 × 6,524.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.39x = 92,726,821.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,726,821.12/10,305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.90

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