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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,548.83, 14,544.16 and 6,765.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,548.83, 14,544.16 and 6,765.32 is: 9,327.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,548.83 : 14,544.16 = 6,765.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,548.83/14,544.16 = 6,765.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,548.83x = 14,544.16 × 6,765.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,548.83x = 98,395,915.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,395,915.98/10,548.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,327.66

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