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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,502.64, 14,493.52 and 6,026.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,502.64, 14,493.52 and 6,026.49 is: 8,316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,502.64 : 14,493.52 = 6,026.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,502.64/14,493.52 = 6,026.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,502.64x = 14,493.52 × 6,026.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,502.64x = 87,345,053.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,345,053.34/10,502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.49

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