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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,548.68, 14,553.34 and 6,459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,548.68, 14,553.34 and 6,459.08 is: 8,911.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,548.68 : 14,553.34 = 6,459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,548.68/14,553.34 = 6,459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,548.68x = 14,553.34 × 6,459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,548.68x = 94,001,098.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,001,098.41/10,548.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,911.18

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