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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.94, 14,552.68 and 6,068.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.94, 14,552.68 and 6,068.60 is: 8,375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.94 : 14,552.68 = 6,068.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.94/14,552.68 = 6,068.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.94x = 14,552.68 × 6,068.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.94x = 88,314,393.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,314,393.85/10,544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,375.05

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