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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,514.57, 14,505.55 and 6,037.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,514.57, 14,505.55 and 6,037.29 is: 8,328.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,514.57 : 14,505.55 = 6,037.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,514.57/14,505.55 = 6,037.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,514.57x = 14,505.55 × 6,037.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,514.57x = 87,574,196.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,574,196.87/10,514.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,328.85

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