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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,515.33, 14,509.56 and 6,039.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,515.33, 14,509.56 and 6,039.27 is: 8,333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,515.33 : 14,509.56 = 6,039.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,515.33/14,509.56 = 6,039.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,515.33x = 14,509.56 × 6,039.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,515.33x = 87,627,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,627,150.42/10,515.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.28

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