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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,526.83, 14,532.95 and 8,395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,526.83, 14,532.95 and 8,395.52 is: 11,590.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,526.83 : 14,532.95 = 8,395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,526.83/14,532.95 = 8,395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,526.83x = 14,532.95 × 8,395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,526.83x = 122,011,620.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,011,620.71/10,526.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,590.54

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