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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.81, 14,549.75 and 6,769.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.81, 14,549.75 and 6,769.74 is: 9,343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.81 : 14,549.75 = 6,769.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.81/14,549.75 = 6,769.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.81x = 14,549.75 × 6,769.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.81x = 98,497,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,497,990.72/10,541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.56

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