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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,539.02, 14,546.31 and 6,761.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,539.02, 14,546.31 and 6,761.18 is: 9,332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,539.02 : 14,546.31 = 6,761.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,539.02/14,546.31 = 6,761.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,539.02x = 14,546.31 × 6,761.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,539.02x = 98,350,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,350,220.25/10,539.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.01

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