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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.32, 14,502.44 and 6,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.32, 14,502.44 and 6,035.04 is: 8,325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.32 : 14,502.44 = 6,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.32/14,502.44 = 6,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.32x = 14,502.44 × 6,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.32x = 87,522,820.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,522,820.59/10,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.74

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