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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,525.95, 14,525.60 and 6,049.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,525.95, 14,525.60 and 6,049.58 is: 8,348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,525.95 : 14,525.60 = 6,049.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,525.95/14,525.60 = 6,049.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,525.95x = 14,525.60 × 6,049.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,525.95x = 87,873,785.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,873,785.31/10,525.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.30

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