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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,539.52, 14,541.73 and 6,063.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,539.52, 14,541.73 and 6,063.46 is: 8,365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,539.52 : 14,541.73 = 6,063.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,539.52/14,541.73 = 6,063.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,539.52x = 14,541.73 × 6,063.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,539.52x = 88,173,146.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,173,146.67/10,539.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.96

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