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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,511.42, 14,504.18 and 6,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,511.42, 14,504.18 and 6,035.36 is: 8,327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,511.42 : 14,504.18 = 6,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,511.42/14,504.18 = 6,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,511.42x = 14,504.18 × 6,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,511.42x = 87,537,845.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,537,845.11/10,511.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,327.88

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