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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,537.66, 14,541.95 and 6,061.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,537.66, 14,541.95 and 6,061.29 is: 8,364.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,537.66 : 14,541.95 = 6,061.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,537.66/14,541.95 = 6,061.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,537.66x = 14,541.95 × 6,061.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,537.66x = 88,142,945.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,142,945.81/10,537.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.57

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