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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,535.88, 14,540.13 and 6,060.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,535.88, 14,540.13 and 6,060.90 is: 8,364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,535.88 : 14,540.13 = 6,060.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,535.88/14,540.13 = 6,060.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,535.88x = 14,540.13 × 6,060.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,535.88x = 88,126,273.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,126,273.92/10,535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.40

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