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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,546.27, 14,555.88 and 6,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,546.27, 14,555.88 and 6,774.20 is: 9,349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,546.27 : 14,555.88 = 6,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,546.27/14,555.88 = 6,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,546.27x = 14,555.88 × 6,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,546.27x = 98,604,442.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,604,442.30/10,546.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,349.70

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