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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.54, 14,551.35 and 6,070.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.54, 14,551.35 and 6,070.91 is: 8,377.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.54 : 14,551.35 = 6,070.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.54/14,551.35 = 6,070.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.54x = 14,551.35 × 6,070.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.54x = 88,339,936.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,339,936.23/10,544.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,377.79

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