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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,547.42, 14,555.46 and 6,071.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,547.42, 14,555.46 and 6,071.09 is: 8,378.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,547.42 : 14,555.46 = 6,071.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,547.42/14,555.46 = 6,071.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,547.42x = 14,555.46 × 6,071.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,547.42x = 88,367,457.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,367,457.64/10,547.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,378.12

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