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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,536.58, 14,535.55 and 6,757.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,536.58, 14,535.55 and 6,757.93 is: 9,322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,536.58 : 14,535.55 = 6,757.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,536.58/14,535.55 = 6,757.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,536.58x = 14,535.55 × 6,757.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,536.58x = 98,230,195.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,230,195.62/10,536.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.78

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