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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.64, 14,549.19 and 6,297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.64, 14,549.19 and 6,297.08 is: 8,688.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.64 : 14,549.19 = 6,297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.64/14,549.19 = 6,297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.64x = 14,549.19 × 6,297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.64x = 91,617,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,617,340.62/10,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,688.52

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