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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,540.74, 14,546.69 and 6,065.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,540.74, 14,546.69 and 6,065.97 is: 8,371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,540.74 : 14,546.69 = 6,065.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,540.74/14,546.69 = 6,065.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,540.74x = 14,546.69 × 6,065.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,540.74x = 88,239,754.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,239,754.81/10,540.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,371.31

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