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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,516.77, 14,512.56 and 6,040.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,516.77, 14,512.56 and 6,040.41 is: 8,335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,516.77 : 14,512.56 = 6,040.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,516.77/14,512.56 = 6,040.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,516.77x = 14,512.56 × 6,040.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,516.77x = 87,661,812.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,661,812.55/10,516.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.43

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