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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,548.27, 14,543.38 and 6,764.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,548.27, 14,543.38 and 6,764.76 is: 9,326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,548.27 : 14,543.38 = 6,764.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,548.27/14,543.38 = 6,764.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,548.27x = 14,543.38 × 6,764.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,548.27x = 98,382,483.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,382,483.74/10,548.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.88

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