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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.34, 14,546.64 and 6,066.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.34, 14,546.64 and 6,066.53 is: 8,371.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.34 : 14,546.64 = 6,066.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.34/14,546.64 = 6,066.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.34x = 14,546.64 × 6,066.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.34x = 88,247,632.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,247,632.53/10,541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,371.58

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