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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,515.42, 14,511.96 and 6,039.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,515.42, 14,511.96 and 6,039.36 is: 8,334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,515.42 : 14,511.96 = 6,039.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,515.42/14,511.96 = 6,039.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,515.42x = 14,511.96 × 6,039.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,515.42x = 87,642,950.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,642,950.75/10,515.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,334.71

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