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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,548.27, 14,555.52 and 6,071.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,548.27, 14,555.52 and 6,071.13 is: 8,377.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,548.27 : 14,555.52 = 6,071.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,548.27/14,555.52 = 6,071.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,548.27x = 14,555.52 × 6,071.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,548.27x = 88,368,454.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,368,454.14/10,548.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,377.53

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