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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.40, 14,555.10 and 7,008.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.40, 14,555.10 and 7,008.76 is: 9,673.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.40 : 14,555.10 = 7,008.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.40/14,555.10 = 7,008.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.40x = 14,555.10 × 7,008.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.40x = 102,013,202.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,013,202.68/10,545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,673.72

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