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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.64, 14,548.91 and 6,065.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.64, 14,548.91 and 6,065.31 is: 8,370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.64 : 14,548.91 = 6,065.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.64/14,548.91 = 6,065.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.64x = 14,548.91 × 6,065.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.64x = 88,243,618.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,243,618.99/10,541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,370.96

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