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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,527.08, 14,529.24 and 6,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,527.08, 14,529.24 and 6,278.40 is: 8,665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,527.08 : 14,529.24 = 6,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,527.08/14,529.24 = 6,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,527.08x = 14,529.24 × 6,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,527.08x = 91,220,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,220,380.42/10,527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,665.31

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