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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,538.83, 14,543.51 and 6,063.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,538.83, 14,543.51 and 6,063.45 is: 8,367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,538.83 : 14,543.51 = 6,063.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,538.83/14,543.51 = 6,063.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,538.83x = 14,543.51 × 6,063.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,538.83x = 88,183,845.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,183,845.71/10,538.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,367.52

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