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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,533.96, 14,539.68 and 6,058.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,533.96, 14,539.68 and 6,058.20 is: 8,361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,533.96 : 14,539.68 = 6,058.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,533.96/14,539.68 = 6,058.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,533.96x = 14,539.68 × 6,058.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,533.96x = 88,084,289.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,084,289.38/10,533.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.94

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