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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,525.72, 14,524.98 and 6,046.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,525.72, 14,524.98 and 6,046.30 is: 8,343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,525.72 : 14,524.98 = 6,046.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,525.72/14,524.98 = 6,046.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,525.72x = 14,524.98 × 6,046.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,525.72x = 87,822,386.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,822,386.57/10,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.60

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