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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,520.59, 14,518.39 and 6,044.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,520.59, 14,518.39 and 6,044.67 is: 8,341.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,520.59 : 14,518.39 = 6,044.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,520.59/14,518.39 = 6,044.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,520.59x = 14,518.39 × 6,044.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,520.59x = 87,758,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,758,876.48/10,520.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.63

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