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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,547.08, 14,554.89 and 6,071.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,547.08, 14,554.89 and 6,071.71 is: 8,378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,547.08 : 14,554.89 = 6,071.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,547.08/14,554.89 = 6,071.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,547.08x = 14,554.89 × 6,071.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,547.08x = 88,373,071.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,373,071.16/10,547.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,378.91

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