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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.34, 14,504.13 and 6,035.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.34, 14,504.13 and 6,035.86 is: 8,327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.34 : 14,504.13 = 6,035.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.34/14,504.13 = 6,035.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.34x = 14,504.13 × 6,035.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.34x = 87,544,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,544,898.10/10,512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,327.82

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