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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,511.38, 14,506.32 and 6,035.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,511.38, 14,506.32 and 6,035.14 is: 8,328.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,511.38 : 14,506.32 = 6,035.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,511.38/14,506.32 = 6,035.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,511.38x = 14,506.32 × 6,035.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,511.38x = 87,547,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,547,672.08/10,511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,328.85

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