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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,536.79, 14,541.19 and 6,060.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,536.79, 14,541.19 and 6,060.54 is: 8,363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,536.79 : 14,541.19 = 6,060.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,536.79/14,541.19 = 6,060.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,536.79x = 14,541.19 × 6,060.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,536.79x = 88,127,390.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,127,390.94/10,536.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.78

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