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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,531.91, 14,534.80 and 6,057.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,531.91, 14,534.80 and 6,057.07 is: 8,359.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,531.91 : 14,534.80 = 6,057.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,531.91/14,534.80 = 6,057.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,531.91x = 14,534.80 × 6,057.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,531.91x = 88,038,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,038,228.36/10,531.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,359.19

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