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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.70, 14,551.28 and 6,065.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.70, 14,551.28 and 6,065.40 is: 8,370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.70 : 14,551.28 = 6,065.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.70/14,551.28 = 6,065.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.70x = 14,551.28 × 6,065.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.70x = 88,259,303.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,259,303.39/10,544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,370.02

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