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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,515.92, 14,512.44 and 6,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,515.92, 14,512.44 and 6,041.12 is: 8,337.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,515.92 : 14,512.44 = 6,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,515.92/14,512.44 = 6,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,515.92x = 14,512.44 × 6,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,515.92x = 87,671,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,671,391.53/10,515.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.02

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