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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,540.82, 14,544.83 and 6,062.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,540.82, 14,544.83 and 6,062.94 is: 8,365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,540.82 : 14,544.83 = 6,062.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,540.82/14,544.83 = 6,062.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,540.82x = 14,544.83 × 6,062.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,540.82x = 88,184,401.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,184,401.29/10,540.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.99

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