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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,542.96, 14,535.92 and 6,759.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,542.96, 14,535.92 and 6,759.32 is: 9,319.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,542.96 : 14,535.92 = 6,759.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,542.96/14,535.92 = 6,759.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,542.96x = 14,535.92 × 6,759.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,542.96x = 98,252,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,252,878.99/10,542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,319.29

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