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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,546.08, 14,550.96 and 6,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,546.08, 14,550.96 and 6,007.80 is: 8,289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,546.08 : 14,550.96 = 6,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,546.08/14,550.96 = 6,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,546.08x = 14,550.96 × 6,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,546.08x = 87,419,257.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,419,257.49/10,546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.27

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