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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,535.51, 14,539.62 and 6,060.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,535.51, 14,539.62 and 6,060.53 is: 8,363.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,535.51 : 14,539.62 = 6,060.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,535.51/14,539.62 = 6,060.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,535.51x = 14,539.62 × 6,060.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,535.51x = 88,117,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,117,730.50/10,535.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.88

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