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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.94, 14,552.60 and 6,715.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.94, 14,552.60 and 6,715.22 is: 9,270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.94 : 14,552.60 = 6,715.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.94/14,552.60 = 6,715.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.94x = 14,552.60 × 6,715.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.94x = 97,723,910.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,723,910.57/10,541.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.01

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