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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,535.85, 14,539.90 and 6,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,535.85, 14,539.90 and 6,059.60 is: 8,362.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,535.85 : 14,539.90 = 6,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,535.85/14,539.90 = 6,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,535.85x = 14,539.90 × 6,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,535.85x = 88,105,947.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,105,947.74/10,535.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.49

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