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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.36, 14,493.32 and 6,524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.36, 14,493.32 and 6,524.40 is: 9,008.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.36 : 14,493.32 = 6,524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.36/14,493.32 = 6,524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.36x = 14,493.32 × 6,524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.36x = 94,560,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,560,217.01/10,497.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.00

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