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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.18, 14,506.32 and 6,036.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.18, 14,506.32 and 6,036.30 is: 8,329.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.18 : 14,506.32 = 6,036.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.18/14,506.32 = 6,036.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.18x = 14,506.32 × 6,036.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.18x = 87,564,499.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,564,499.42/10,512.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.81

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