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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,537.77, 14,542.55 and 6,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,537.77, 14,542.55 and 6,061.52 is: 8,365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,537.77 : 14,542.55 = 6,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,537.77/14,542.55 = 6,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,537.77x = 14,542.55 × 6,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,537.77x = 88,149,957.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,149,957.68/10,537.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.14

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