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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,531.72, 14,533.32 and 6,055.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,531.72, 14,533.32 and 6,055.12 is: 8,355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,531.72 : 14,533.32 = 6,055.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,531.72/14,533.32 = 6,055.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,531.72x = 14,533.32 × 6,055.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,531.72x = 88,000,996.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,000,996.60/10,531.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,355.80

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