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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.52, 14,551.73 and 6,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.52, 14,551.73 and 6,068.40 is: 8,373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.52 : 14,551.73 = 6,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.52/14,551.73 = 6,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.52x = 14,551.73 × 6,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.52x = 88,305,718.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,305,718.33/10,545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,373.77

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