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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,522.97, 14,523.55 and 6,274.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,522.97, 14,523.55 and 6,274.29 is: 8,659.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,522.97 : 14,523.55 = 6,274.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,522.97/14,523.55 = 6,274.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,522.97x = 14,523.55 × 6,274.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,522.97x = 91,125,038.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,125,038.60/10,522.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,659.63

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