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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,511.61, 14,504.37 and 6,034.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,511.61, 14,504.37 and 6,034.74 is: 8,326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,511.61 : 14,504.37 = 6,034.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,511.61/14,504.37 = 6,034.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,511.61x = 14,504.37 × 6,034.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,511.61x = 87,530,101.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,530,101.81/10,511.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,326.99

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