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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,546.98, 14,552.88 and 6,070.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,546.98, 14,552.88 and 6,070.92 is: 8,376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,546.98 : 14,552.88 = 6,070.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,546.98/14,552.88 = 6,070.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,546.98x = 14,552.88 × 6,070.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,546.98x = 88,349,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,349,370.25/10,546.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,376.75

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