Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,498.92, 14,490 and 6,524.34
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,498.92, 14,490 and 6,524.34 is: 9,004.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,498.92 : 14,490 = 6,524.34 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,498.92/14,490 = 6,524.34/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,498.92x = 14,490 × 6,524.34 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,498.92x = 94,537,686.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,537,686.60/10,498.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,004.52
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