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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,521.39, 14,519.03 and 6,041.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,521.39, 14,519.03 and 6,041.99 is: 8,337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,521.39 : 14,519.03 = 6,041.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,521.39/14,519.03 = 6,041.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,521.39x = 14,519.03 × 6,041.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,521.39x = 87,723,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,723,731.26/10,521.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.66

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