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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,520.62, 14,517.85 and 6,044.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,520.62, 14,517.85 and 6,044.37 is: 8,340.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,520.62 : 14,517.85 = 6,044.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,520.62/14,517.85 = 6,044.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,520.62x = 14,517.85 × 6,044.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,520.62x = 87,751,184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,751,184.42/10,520.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,340.88

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