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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,511.82, 14,508.12 and 6,036.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,511.82, 14,508.12 and 6,036.66 is: 8,331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,511.82 : 14,508.12 = 6,036.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,511.82/14,508.12 = 6,036.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,511.82x = 14,508.12 × 6,036.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,511.82x = 87,580,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,580,587.68/10,511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,331.63

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