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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,535.98, 14,537.96 and 6,059.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,535.98, 14,537.96 and 6,059.92 is: 8,361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,535.98 : 14,537.96 = 6,059.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,535.98/14,537.96 = 6,059.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,535.98x = 14,537.96 × 6,059.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,535.98x = 88,098,874.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,098,874.56/10,535.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.72

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