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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,536.38, 14,541.66 and 6,060.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,536.38, 14,541.66 and 6,060.05 is: 8,363.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,536.38 : 14,541.66 = 6,060.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,536.38/14,541.66 = 6,060.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,536.38x = 14,541.66 × 6,060.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,536.38x = 88,123,168.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,123,168.51/10,536.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.71

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