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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.42, 14,506.68 and 6,033.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.42, 14,506.68 and 6,033.06 is: 8,325.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.42 : 14,506.68 = 6,033.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.42/14,506.68 = 6,033.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.42x = 14,506.68 × 6,033.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.42x = 87,519,670.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,519,670.84/10,512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.36

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