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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,537.57, 14,554.11 and 6,994.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,537.57, 14,554.11 and 6,994.63 is: 9,660.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,537.57 : 14,554.11 = 6,994.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,537.57/14,554.11 = 6,994.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,537.57x = 14,554.11 × 6,994.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,537.57x = 101,800,614.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,800,614.43/10,537.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,660.73

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