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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.33, 14,550.73 and 6,296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.33, 14,550.73 and 6,296.08 is: 8,688.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.33 : 14,550.73 = 6,296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.33/14,550.73 = 6,296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.33x = 14,550.73 × 6,296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.33x = 91,612,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,612,560.14/10,544.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,688.32

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