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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,507.52, 14,502.44 and 6,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,507.52, 14,502.44 and 6,034.28 is: 8,328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,507.52 : 14,502.44 = 6,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,507.52/14,502.44 = 6,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,507.52x = 14,502.44 × 6,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,507.52x = 87,511,783.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,511,783.64/10,507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,328.49

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