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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.42, 14,552.06 and 6,295.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.42, 14,552.06 and 6,295.66 is: 8,688.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.42 : 14,552.06 = 6,295.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.42/14,552.06 = 6,295.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.42x = 14,552.06 × 6,295.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.42x = 91,614,822.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,614,822.06/10,544.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,688.46

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