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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,540.80, 14,544.96 and 6,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,540.80, 14,544.96 and 6,065.28 is: 8,369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,540.80 : 14,544.96 = 6,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,540.80/14,544.96 = 6,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,540.80x = 14,544.96 × 6,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,540.80x = 88,219,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,219,254.99/10,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,369.31

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