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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.81, 14,552.80 and 6,297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.81, 14,552.80 and 6,297.58 is: 8,690.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.81 : 14,552.80 = 6,297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.81/14,552.80 = 6,297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.81x = 14,552.80 × 6,297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.81x = 91,647,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,647,422.22/10,545.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,690.41

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