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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,502.49, 14,493.10 and 6,026.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,502.49, 14,493.10 and 6,026.17 is: 8,315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,502.49 : 14,493.10 = 6,026.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,502.49/14,493.10 = 6,026.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,502.49x = 14,493.10 × 6,026.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,502.49x = 87,337,884.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,337,884.43/10,502.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,315.92

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