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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,517.65, 14,512.57 and 6,041.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,517.65, 14,512.57 and 6,041.59 is: 8,336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,517.65 : 14,512.57 = 6,041.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,517.65/14,512.57 = 6,041.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,517.65x = 14,512.57 × 6,041.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,517.65x = 87,678,946.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,678,946.40/10,517.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.36

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