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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.95, 14,548.54 and 6,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.95, 14,548.54 and 6,065.60 is: 8,370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.95 : 14,548.54 = 6,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.95/14,548.54 = 6,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.95x = 14,548.54 × 6,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.95x = 88,245,624.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,245,624.22/10,541.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,370.90

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