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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,538.63, 14,544.77 and 6,062.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,538.63, 14,544.77 and 6,062.30 is: 8,366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,538.63 : 14,544.77 = 6,062.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,538.63/14,544.77 = 6,062.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,538.63x = 14,544.77 × 6,062.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,538.63x = 88,174,710.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,174,710.68/10,538.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.81

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