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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,536.45, 14,541.72 and 6,060.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,536.45, 14,541.72 and 6,060.09 is: 8,363.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,536.45 : 14,541.72 = 6,060.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,536.45/14,541.72 = 6,060.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,536.45x = 14,541.72 × 6,060.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,536.45x = 88,124,131.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,124,131.95/10,536.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.74

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