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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,508.64, 14,501.44 and 6,029.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,508.64, 14,501.44 and 6,029.32 is: 8,320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,508.64 : 14,501.44 = 6,029.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,508.64/14,501.44 = 6,029.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,508.64x = 14,501.44 × 6,029.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,508.64x = 87,433,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,433,822.22/10,508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.18

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