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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,522.99, 14,520.90 and 6,273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,522.99, 14,520.90 and 6,273.73 is: 8,657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,522.99 : 14,520.90 = 6,273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,522.99/14,520.90 = 6,273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,522.99x = 14,520.90 × 6,273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,522.99x = 91,100,205.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,100,205.96/10,522.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,657.25

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