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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,528.56, 14,523.12 and 6,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,528.56, 14,523.12 and 6,336 is: 8,739.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,528.56 : 14,523.12 = 6,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,528.56/14,523.12 = 6,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,528.56x = 14,523.12 × 6,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,528.56x = 92,018,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,018,488.32/10,528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,739.89

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