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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,529.65, 14,530.79 and 6,053.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,529.65, 14,530.79 and 6,053.43 is: 8,353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,529.65 : 14,530.79 = 6,053.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,529.65/14,530.79 = 6,053.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,529.65x = 14,530.79 × 6,053.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,529.65x = 87,961,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,961,189.73/10,529.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,353.67

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