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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,540.87, 14,546.96 and 6,065.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,540.87, 14,546.96 and 6,065.30 is: 8,370.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,540.87 : 14,546.96 = 6,065.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,540.87/14,546.96 = 6,065.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,540.87x = 14,546.96 × 6,065.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,540.87x = 88,231,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,231,676.49/10,540.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,370.44

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