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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,543.71, 14,550.28 and 6,006.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,543.71, 14,550.28 and 6,006.39 is: 8,288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,543.71 : 14,550.28 = 6,006.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,543.71/14,550.28 = 6,006.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,543.71x = 14,550.28 × 6,006.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,543.71x = 87,394,656.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,394,656.29/10,543.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.80

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