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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,539.69, 14,543.03 and 6,062.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,539.69, 14,543.03 and 6,062.51 is: 8,365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,539.69 : 14,543.03 = 6,062.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,539.69/14,543.03 = 6,062.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,539.69x = 14,543.03 × 6,062.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,539.69x = 88,167,161.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,167,161.78/10,539.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.25

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