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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,534.91, 14,537.32 and 6,057.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,534.91, 14,537.32 and 6,057.79 is: 8,359.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,534.91 : 14,537.32 = 6,057.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,534.91/14,537.32 = 6,057.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,534.91x = 14,537.32 × 6,057.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,534.91x = 88,064,014.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,064,014.31/10,534.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,359.26

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