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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,511.40, 14,505.02 and 6,034.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,511.40, 14,505.02 and 6,034.54 is: 8,327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,511.40 : 14,505.02 = 6,034.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,511.40/14,505.02 = 6,034.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,511.40x = 14,505.02 × 6,034.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,511.40x = 87,531,123.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,531,123.39/10,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,327.26

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