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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,800.52, 14,899.46 and 6,324.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,800.52, 14,899.46 and 6,324.36 is: 8,724.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,800.52 : 14,899.46 = 6,324.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,800.52/14,899.46 = 6,324.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,800.52x = 14,899.46 × 6,324.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,800.52x = 94,229,548.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,229,548.85/10,800.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,724.54

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