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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,504.50, 14,498.34 and 6,031.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,504.50, 14,498.34 and 6,031.33 is: 8,324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,504.50 : 14,498.34 = 6,031.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,504.50/14,498.34 = 6,031.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,504.50x = 14,498.34 × 6,031.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,504.50x = 87,444,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,444,248.06/10,504.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,324.45

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