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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,523.58, 14,524.42 and 6,274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,523.58, 14,524.42 and 6,274.92 is: 8,660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,523.58 : 14,524.42 = 6,274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,523.58/14,524.42 = 6,274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,523.58x = 14,524.42 × 6,274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,523.58x = 91,139,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,139,573.55/10,523.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,660.51

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