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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,517.46, 14,511.39 and 6,040.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,517.46, 14,511.39 and 6,040.19 is: 8,333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,517.46 : 14,511.39 = 6,040.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,517.46/14,511.39 = 6,040.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,517.46x = 14,511.39 × 6,040.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,517.46x = 87,651,480.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,651,480.21/10,517.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.90

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