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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,534.70, 14,537.85 and 6,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,534.70, 14,537.85 and 6,058.24 is: 8,360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,534.70 : 14,537.85 = 6,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,534.70/14,537.85 = 6,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,534.70x = 14,537.85 × 6,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,534.70x = 88,073,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,073,784.38/10,534.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.35

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