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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,536.70, 14,541.06 and 6,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,536.70, 14,541.06 and 6,060.44 is: 8,363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,536.70 : 14,541.06 = 6,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,536.70/14,541.06 = 6,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,536.70x = 14,541.06 × 6,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,536.70x = 88,125,221.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,125,221.67/10,536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.65

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