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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,522.89, 14,519.97 and 6,045.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,522.89, 14,519.97 and 6,045.92 is: 8,342.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,522.89 : 14,519.97 = 6,045.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,522.89/14,519.97 = 6,045.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,522.89x = 14,519.97 × 6,045.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,522.89x = 87,786,526.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,786,526.54/10,522.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,342.44

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