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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,547.06, 14,545.50 and 8,751.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,547.06, 14,545.50 and 8,751.68 is: 12,069.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,547.06 : 14,545.50 = 8,751.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,547.06/14,545.50 = 8,751.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,547.06x = 14,545.50 × 8,751.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,547.06x = 127,297,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,297,561.44/10,547.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,069.49

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