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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,509.69, 14,502.71 and 6,030.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,509.69, 14,502.71 and 6,030.29 is: 8,321.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,509.69 : 14,502.71 = 6,030.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,509.69/14,502.71 = 6,030.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,509.69x = 14,502.71 × 6,030.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,509.69x = 87,455,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,455,547.09/10,509.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,321.42

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