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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,536.41, 14,539.40 and 6,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,536.41, 14,539.40 and 6,059.30 is: 8,361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,536.41 : 14,539.40 = 6,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,536.41/14,539.40 = 6,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,536.41x = 14,539.40 × 6,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,536.41x = 88,098,483.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,098,483.43/10,536.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.34

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