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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,522.52, 14,521.51 and 6,047.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,522.52, 14,521.51 and 6,047.68 is: 8,346.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,522.52 : 14,521.51 = 6,047.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,522.52/14,521.51 = 6,047.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,522.52x = 14,521.51 × 6,047.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,522.52x = 87,821,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,821,372.99/10,522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.04

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