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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,531.89, 14,535.47 and 6,055.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,531.89, 14,535.47 and 6,055.54 is: 8,357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,531.89 : 14,535.47 = 6,055.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,531.89/14,535.47 = 6,055.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,531.89x = 14,535.47 × 6,055.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,531.89x = 88,020,098.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,020,098.80/10,531.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,357.48

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