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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,533.99, 14,536.89 and 6,057.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,533.99, 14,536.89 and 6,057.84 is: 8,359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,533.99 : 14,536.89 = 6,057.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,533.99/14,536.89 = 6,057.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,533.99x = 14,536.89 × 6,057.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,533.99x = 88,062,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,062,153.72/10,533.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,359.81

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