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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.84, 14,506.14 and 6,036.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.84, 14,506.14 and 6,036.78 is: 8,329.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.84 : 14,506.14 = 6,036.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.84/14,506.14 = 6,036.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.84x = 14,506.14 × 6,036.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.84x = 87,570,375.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,570,375.83/10,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.85

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