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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,543.91, 14,541.17 and 8,748.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,543.91, 14,541.17 and 8,748.54 is: 12,065.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,543.91 : 14,541.17 = 8,748.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,543.91/14,541.17 = 8,748.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,543.91x = 14,541.17 × 8,748.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,543.91x = 127,214,007.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,214,007.39/10,543.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,065.16

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