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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,534.72, 14,537.64 and 6,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,534.72, 14,537.64 and 6,754 is: 9,320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,534.72 : 14,537.64 = 6,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,534.72/14,537.64 = 6,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,534.72x = 14,537.64 × 6,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,534.72x = 98,187,220.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,187,220.56/10,534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,320.34

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