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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,525.41, 14,524.31 and 6,049.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,525.41, 14,524.31 and 6,049.15 is: 8,347.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,525.41 : 14,524.31 = 6,049.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,525.41/14,524.31 = 6,049.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,525.41x = 14,524.31 × 6,049.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,525.41x = 87,859,708.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,859,708.65/10,525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.39

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