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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,501.55, 14,492.51 and 6,026.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,501.55, 14,492.51 and 6,026.21 is: 8,316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,501.55 : 14,492.51 = 6,026.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,501.55/14,492.51 = 6,026.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,501.55x = 14,492.51 × 6,026.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,501.55x = 87,334,806.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,334,806.09/10,501.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.38

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