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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,543.08, 14,546.19 and 6,005.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,543.08, 14,546.19 and 6,005.46 is: 8,285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,543.08 : 14,546.19 = 6,005.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,543.08/14,546.19 = 6,005.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,543.08x = 14,546.19 × 6,005.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,543.08x = 87,356,562.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,356,562.20/10,543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.68

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