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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,518.76, 14,514.06 and 6,043.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,518.76, 14,514.06 and 6,043.96 is: 8,339.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,518.76 : 14,514.06 = 6,043.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,518.76/14,514.06 = 6,043.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,518.76x = 14,514.06 × 6,043.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,518.76x = 87,722,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,722,398.08/10,518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,339.61

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