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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,501.99, 14,493.04 and 6,026.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,501.99, 14,493.04 and 6,026.53 is: 8,316.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,501.99 : 14,493.04 = 6,026.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,501.99/14,493.04 = 6,026.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,501.99x = 14,493.04 × 6,026.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,501.99x = 87,342,740.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,342,740.35/10,501.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.78

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