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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.08, 14,540.04 and 6,760.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.08, 14,540.04 and 6,760.26 is: 9,324.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.08 : 14,540.04 = 6,760.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.08/14,540.04 = 6,760.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.08x = 14,540.04 × 6,760.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.08x = 98,294,450.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,294,450.81/10,541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,324.89

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