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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.52, 14,611.44 and 6,112.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.52, 14,611.44 and 6,112.09 is: 8,435.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.52 : 14,611.44 = 6,112.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.52/14,611.44 = 6,112.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.52x = 14,611.44 × 6,112.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.52x = 89,306,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,306,436.31/10,587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,435.07

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