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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,529.05, 14,524.95 and 6,277.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,529.05, 14,524.95 and 6,277.63 is: 8,660.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,529.05 : 14,524.95 = 6,277.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,529.05/14,524.95 = 6,277.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,529.05x = 14,524.95 × 6,277.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,529.05x = 91,182,261.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,182,261.87/10,529.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,660.07

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