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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,537.02, 14,543.55 and 6,759.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,537.02, 14,543.55 and 6,759.18 is: 9,329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,537.02 : 14,543.55 = 6,759.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,537.02/14,543.55 = 6,759.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,537.02x = 14,543.55 × 6,759.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,537.02x = 98,302,472.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,302,472.29/10,537.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,329.25

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