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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.91, 14,548.60 and 6,293.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.91, 14,548.60 and 6,293.15 is: 8,685.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.91 : 14,548.60 = 6,293.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.91/14,548.60 = 6,293.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.91x = 14,548.60 × 6,293.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.91x = 91,556,522.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,556,522.09/10,541.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,685.00

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