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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,502.06, 14,493.33 and 6,026.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,502.06, 14,493.33 and 6,026.81 is: 8,317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,502.06 : 14,493.33 = 6,026.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,502.06/14,493.33 = 6,026.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,502.06x = 14,493.33 × 6,026.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,502.06x = 87,348,473.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,348,473.71/10,502.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,317.27

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