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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,513.86, 14,511.29 and 6,040.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,513.86, 14,511.29 and 6,040.73 is: 8,337.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,513.86 : 14,511.29 = 6,040.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,513.86/14,511.29 = 6,040.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,513.86x = 14,511.29 × 6,040.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,513.86x = 87,658,682.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,658,682.08/10,513.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.44

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