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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,515.78, 14,511.65 and 6,039.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,515.78, 14,511.65 and 6,039.41 is: 8,334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,515.78 : 14,511.65 = 6,039.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,515.78/14,511.65 = 6,039.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,515.78x = 14,511.65 × 6,039.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,515.78x = 87,641,701.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,641,701.37/10,515.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,334.30

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