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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,540.51, 14,544.42 and 6,062.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,540.51, 14,544.42 and 6,062.56 is: 8,365.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,540.51 : 14,544.42 = 6,062.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,540.51/14,544.42 = 6,062.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,540.51x = 14,544.42 × 6,062.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,540.51x = 88,176,346.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,176,346.19/10,540.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.48

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