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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,543.31, 14,551.82 and 6,771.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,543.31, 14,551.82 and 6,771.24 is: 9,345.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,543.31 : 14,551.82 = 6,771.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,543.31/14,551.82 = 6,771.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,543.31x = 14,551.82 × 6,771.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,543.31x = 98,533,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,533,831.80/10,543.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,345.63

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