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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,513.78, 14,508.39 and 6,038.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,513.78, 14,508.39 and 6,038.26 is: 8,332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,513.78 : 14,508.39 = 6,038.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,513.78/14,508.39 = 6,038.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,513.78x = 14,508.39 × 6,038.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,513.78x = 87,605,431.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,605,431.00/10,513.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.44

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