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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,536.94, 14,541.42 and 6,060.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,536.94, 14,541.42 and 6,060.70 is: 8,364.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,536.94 : 14,541.42 = 6,060.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,536.94/14,541.42 = 6,060.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,536.94x = 14,541.42 × 6,060.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,536.94x = 88,131,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,131,184.19/10,536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.02

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