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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,538.98, 14,541.69 and 6,347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,538.98, 14,541.69 and 6,347.50 is: 8,758.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,538.98 : 14,541.69 = 6,347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,538.98/14,541.69 = 6,347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,538.98x = 14,541.69 × 6,347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,538.98x = 92,303,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,303,377.28/10,538.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,758.28

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