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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,510.89, 14,507.13 and 6,037.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,510.89, 14,507.13 and 6,037.71 is: 8,333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,510.89 : 14,507.13 = 6,037.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,510.89/14,507.13 = 6,037.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,510.89x = 14,507.13 × 6,037.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,510.89x = 87,589,843.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,589,843.87/10,510.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.25

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