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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,546.83, 14,555.69 and 6,070.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,546.83, 14,555.69 and 6,070.77 is: 8,378.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,546.83 : 14,555.69 = 6,070.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,546.83/14,555.69 = 6,070.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,546.83x = 14,555.69 × 6,070.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,546.83x = 88,364,215.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,364,215.83/10,546.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,378.27

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