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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,521.63, 14,519.25 and 6,046.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,521.63, 14,519.25 and 6,046.52 is: 8,343.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,521.63 : 14,519.25 = 6,046.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,521.63/14,519.25 = 6,046.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,521.63x = 14,519.25 × 6,046.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,521.63x = 87,790,862.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,790,862.91/10,521.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.85

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