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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.60, 14,508.63 and 6,036.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.60, 14,508.63 and 6,036.54 is: 8,331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.60 : 14,508.63 = 6,036.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.60/14,508.63 = 6,036.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.60x = 14,508.63 × 6,036.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.60x = 87,581,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,581,925.34/10,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,331.14

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