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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.62, 14,553.12 and 6,352.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.62, 14,553.12 and 6,352.78 is: 8,767.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.62 : 14,553.12 = 6,352.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.62/14,553.12 = 6,352.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.62x = 14,553.12 × 6,352.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.62x = 92,452,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,452,769.67/10,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,767.77

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