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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,519.66, 14,517.44 and 6,044.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,519.66, 14,517.44 and 6,044.28 is: 8,341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,519.66 : 14,517.44 = 6,044.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,519.66/14,517.44 = 6,044.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,519.66x = 14,517.44 × 6,044.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,519.66x = 87,747,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,747,472.24/10,519.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.28

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