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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.78, 14,554.69 and 6,563.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.78, 14,554.69 and 6,563.57 is: 9,059.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.78 : 14,554.69 = 6,563.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.78/14,554.69 = 6,563.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.78x = 14,554.69 × 6,563.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.78x = 95,530,637.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,530,637.46/10,544.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.52

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