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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,507.84, 14,497.92 and 6,031.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,507.84, 14,497.92 and 6,031.36 is: 8,321.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,507.84 : 14,497.92 = 6,031.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,507.84/14,497.92 = 6,031.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,507.84x = 14,497.92 × 6,031.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,507.84x = 87,442,174.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,442,174.77/10,507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,321.61

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