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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,526.71, 14,524.23 and 6,051.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,526.71, 14,524.23 and 6,051.73 is: 8,349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,526.71 : 14,524.23 = 6,051.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,526.71/14,524.23 = 6,051.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,526.71x = 14,524.23 × 6,051.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,526.71x = 87,896,718.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,896,718.42/10,526.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,349.88

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