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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,547.69, 14,554.80 and 6,071.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,547.69, 14,554.80 and 6,071.22 is: 8,377.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,547.69 : 14,554.80 = 6,071.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,547.69/14,554.80 = 6,071.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,547.69x = 14,554.80 × 6,071.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,547.69x = 88,365,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,365,392.86/10,547.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,377.70

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