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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,526.71, 14,525.12 and 6,049.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,526.71, 14,525.12 and 6,049.51 is: 8,347.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,526.71 : 14,525.12 = 6,049.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,526.71/14,525.12 = 6,049.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,526.71x = 14,525.12 × 6,049.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,526.71x = 87,869,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,869,858.69/10,526.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.32

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