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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,543.39, 14,549.44 and 6,295.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,543.39, 14,549.44 and 6,295.15 is: 8,687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,543.39 : 14,549.44 = 6,295.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,543.39/14,549.44 = 6,295.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,543.39x = 14,549.44 × 6,295.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,543.39x = 91,590,907.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,590,907.22/10,543.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.05

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