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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.22, 14,546.47 and 6,066.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.22, 14,546.47 and 6,066.41 is: 8,371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.22 : 14,546.47 = 6,066.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.22/14,546.47 = 6,066.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.22x = 14,546.47 × 6,066.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.22x = 88,244,778.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,244,778.34/10,541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,371.40

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