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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,530.98, 14,533.51 and 6,056.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,530.98, 14,533.51 and 6,056.13 is: 8,357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,530.98 : 14,533.51 = 6,056.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,530.98/14,533.51 = 6,056.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,530.98x = 14,533.51 × 6,056.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,530.98x = 88,016,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,016,825.92/10,530.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,357.90

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