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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.43, 14,545.66 and 6,955.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.43, 14,545.66 and 6,955.83 is: 9,595.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.43 : 14,545.66 = 6,955.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.43/14,545.66 = 6,955.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.43x = 14,545.66 × 6,955.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.43x = 101,177,175.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,177,175.35/10,544.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,595.32

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