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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,511.51, 14,506.22 and 6,036.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,511.51, 14,506.22 and 6,036.05 is: 8,329.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,511.51 : 14,506.22 = 6,036.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,511.51/14,506.22 = 6,036.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,511.51x = 14,506.22 × 6,036.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,511.51x = 87,560,320.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,560,320.59/10,511.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.95

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