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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,529.89, 14,529.04 and 6,163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,529.89, 14,529.04 and 6,163.40 is: 8,504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,529.89 : 14,529.04 = 6,163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,529.89/14,529.04 = 6,163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,529.89x = 14,529.04 × 6,163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,529.89x = 89,548,254.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,548,254.32/10,529.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.20

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