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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.92, 14,506.76 and 6,037.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.92, 14,506.76 and 6,037.35 is: 8,330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.92 : 14,506.76 = 6,037.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.92/14,506.76 = 6,037.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.92x = 14,506.76 × 6,037.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.92x = 87,582,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,582,348.18/10,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.92

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