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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,529.55, 14,525.64 and 6,278.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,529.55, 14,525.64 and 6,278.13 is: 8,660.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,529.55 : 14,525.64 = 6,278.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,529.55/14,525.64 = 6,278.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,529.55x = 14,525.64 × 6,278.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,529.55x = 91,193,856.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,193,856.25/10,529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,660.76

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