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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.12, 14,507.19 and 6,036.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.12, 14,507.19 and 6,036.06 is: 8,330.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.12 : 14,507.19 = 6,036.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.12/14,507.19 = 6,036.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.12x = 14,507.19 × 6,036.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.12x = 87,566,269.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,566,269.27/10,512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.03

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