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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.81, 14,546.29 and 6,770.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.81, 14,546.29 and 6,770.09 is: 9,341.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.81 : 14,546.29 = 6,770.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.81/14,546.29 = 6,770.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.81x = 14,546.29 × 6,770.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.81x = 98,479,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,479,654.84/10,541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.81

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