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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.32, 14,552.23 and 6,068.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.32, 14,552.23 and 6,068.26 is: 8,374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.32 : 14,552.23 = 6,068.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.32/14,552.23 = 6,068.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.32x = 14,552.23 × 6,068.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.32x = 88,306,715.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,306,715.22/10,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.81

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