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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.30, 14,549.67 and 6,070.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.30, 14,549.67 and 6,070.32 is: 8,375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.30 : 14,549.67 = 6,070.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.30/14,549.67 = 6,070.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.30x = 14,549.67 × 6,070.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.30x = 88,321,152.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,321,152.79/10,545.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,375.40

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