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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.84, 14,504.82 and 6,036.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.84, 14,504.82 and 6,036.36 is: 8,328.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.84 : 14,504.82 = 6,036.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.84/14,504.82 = 6,036.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.84x = 14,504.82 × 6,036.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.84x = 87,556,315.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,556,315.26/10,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,328.51

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