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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,517.91, 14,514.30 and 6,042.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,517.91, 14,514.30 and 6,042.39 is: 8,338.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,517.91 : 14,514.30 = 6,042.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,517.91/14,514.30 = 6,042.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,517.91x = 14,514.30 × 6,042.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,517.91x = 87,701,061.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,701,061.18/10,517.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,338.26

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