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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,525.95, 14,526.68 and 6,050.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,525.95, 14,526.68 and 6,050.43 is: 8,350.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,525.95 : 14,526.68 = 6,050.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,525.95/14,526.68 = 6,050.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,525.95x = 14,526.68 × 6,050.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,525.95x = 87,892,630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,892,630.22/10,525.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.09

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