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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,452, 14,425.04 and 6,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,452, 14,425.04 and 6,036 is: 8,330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,452 : 14,425.04 = 6,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,452/14,425.04 = 6,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,452x = 14,425.04 × 6,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,452x = 87,069,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,069,541.44/10,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.42

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