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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.85, 14,552.81 and 6,069.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.85, 14,552.81 and 6,069.74 is: 8,375.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.85 : 14,552.81 = 6,069.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.85/14,552.81 = 6,069.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.85x = 14,552.81 × 6,069.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.85x = 88,331,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,331,742.62/10,545.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,375.98

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