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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,513.62, 14,508.89 and 6,037.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,513.62, 14,508.89 and 6,037.30 is: 8,331.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,513.62 : 14,508.89 = 6,037.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,513.62/14,508.89 = 6,037.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,513.62x = 14,508.89 × 6,037.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,513.62x = 87,594,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,594,521.60/10,513.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,331.53

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