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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,524.40, 14,523.16 and 6,044.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,524.40, 14,523.16 and 6,044.98 is: 8,341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,524.40 : 14,523.16 = 6,044.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,524.40/14,523.16 = 6,044.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,524.40x = 14,523.16 × 6,044.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,524.40x = 87,792,211.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,792,211.74/10,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.78

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