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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,522.88, 14,521.94 and 6,047.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,522.88, 14,521.94 and 6,047.58 is: 8,345.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,522.88 : 14,521.94 = 6,047.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,522.88/14,521.94 = 6,047.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,522.88x = 14,521.94 × 6,047.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,522.88x = 87,822,593.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,822,593.91/10,522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,345.87

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