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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,511.34, 14,504.07 and 6,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,511.34, 14,504.07 and 6,035.28 is: 8,327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,511.34 : 14,504.07 = 6,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,511.34/14,504.07 = 6,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,511.34x = 14,504.07 × 6,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,511.34x = 87,536,123.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,536,123.59/10,511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,327.78

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