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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,539.59, 14,531.27 and 6,755.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,539.59, 14,531.27 and 6,755.94 is: 9,314.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,539.59 : 14,531.27 = 6,755.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,539.59/14,531.27 = 6,755.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,539.59x = 14,531.27 × 6,755.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,539.59x = 98,172,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,172,354.46/10,539.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,314.63

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