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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.86, 14,547.34 and 6,062.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.86, 14,547.34 and 6,062.56 is: 8,366.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.86 : 14,547.34 = 6,062.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.86/14,547.34 = 6,062.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.86x = 14,547.34 × 6,062.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.86x = 88,194,121.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,194,121.59/10,541.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.09

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