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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.52, 14,847.60 and 6,511.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.52, 14,847.60 and 6,511.52 is: 8,985.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.52 : 14,847.60 = 6,511.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.52/14,847.60 = 6,511.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.52x = 14,847.60 × 6,511.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.52x = 96,680,444.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,680,444.35/10,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,985.57

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