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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,536.78, 14,541.48 and 6,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,536.78, 14,541.48 and 6,061.80 is: 8,365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,536.78 : 14,541.48 = 6,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,536.78/14,541.48 = 6,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,536.78x = 14,541.48 × 6,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,536.78x = 88,147,543.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,147,543.46/10,536.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.70

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