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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,536.58, 14,540.82 and 6,061.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,536.58, 14,540.82 and 6,061.43 is: 8,364.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,536.58 : 14,540.82 = 6,061.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,536.58/14,540.82 = 6,061.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,536.58x = 14,540.82 × 6,061.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,536.58x = 88,138,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,138,176.19/10,536.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.97

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