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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.60, 14,551.56 and 6,068.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.60, 14,551.56 and 6,068.27 is: 8,374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.60 : 14,551.56 = 6,068.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.60/14,551.56 = 6,068.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.60x = 14,551.56 × 6,068.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.60x = 88,302,831.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,302,831.38/10,544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.22

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