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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,548.69, 14,550.33 and 6,765.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,548.69, 14,550.33 and 6,765.86 is: 9,332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,548.69 : 14,550.33 = 6,765.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,548.69/14,550.33 = 6,765.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,548.69x = 14,550.33 × 6,765.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,548.69x = 98,445,464.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,445,464.86/10,548.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.48

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