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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,543.38, 14,550.69 and 6,067.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,543.38, 14,550.69 and 6,067.92 is: 8,374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,543.38 : 14,550.69 = 6,067.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,543.38/14,550.69 = 6,067.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,543.38x = 14,550.69 × 6,067.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,543.38x = 88,292,422.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,292,422.86/10,543.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.20

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