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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,548.28, 14,557.94 and 6,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,548.28, 14,557.94 and 6,072 is: 8,380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,548.28 : 14,557.94 = 6,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,548.28/14,557.94 = 6,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,548.28x = 14,557.94 × 6,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,548.28x = 88,395,811.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,395,811.68/10,548.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.12

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