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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,507.74, 14,502.83 and 6,034.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,507.74, 14,502.83 and 6,034.52 is: 8,328.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,507.74 : 14,502.83 = 6,034.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,507.74/14,502.83 = 6,034.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,507.74x = 14,502.83 × 6,034.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,507.74x = 87,517,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,517,515.00/10,507.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,328.86

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