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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,508.77, 14,504.17 and 6,035.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,508.77, 14,504.17 and 6,035.53 is: 8,330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,508.77 : 14,504.17 = 6,035.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,508.77/14,504.17 = 6,035.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,508.77x = 14,504.17 × 6,035.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,508.77x = 87,540,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,540,322.98/10,508.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.22

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