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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,538.92, 14,543.66 and 6,063.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,538.92, 14,543.66 and 6,063.55 is: 8,367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,538.92 : 14,543.66 = 6,063.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,538.92/14,543.66 = 6,063.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,538.92x = 14,543.66 × 6,063.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,538.92x = 88,186,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,186,188.39/10,538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,367.67

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