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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,523.76, 14,524.67 and 6,275.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,523.76, 14,524.67 and 6,275.09 is: 8,660.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,523.76 : 14,524.67 = 6,275.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,523.76/14,524.67 = 6,275.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,523.76x = 14,524.67 × 6,275.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,523.76x = 91,143,580.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,143,580.09/10,523.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,660.75

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