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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,518.94, 14,511.58 and 6,041.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,518.94, 14,511.58 and 6,041.67 is: 8,334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,518.94 : 14,511.58 = 6,041.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,518.94/14,511.58 = 6,041.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,518.94x = 14,511.58 × 6,041.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,518.94x = 87,674,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,674,177.54/10,518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,334.89

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