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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,548.42, 14,558.57 and 6,071.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,548.42, 14,558.57 and 6,071.32 is: 8,379.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,548.42 : 14,558.57 = 6,071.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,548.42/14,558.57 = 6,071.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,548.42x = 14,558.57 × 6,071.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,548.42x = 88,389,737.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,389,737.21/10,548.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,379.43

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