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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,548.99, 14,557.32 and 6,072.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,548.99, 14,557.32 and 6,072.78 is: 8,380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,548.99 : 14,557.32 = 6,072.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,548.99/14,557.32 = 6,072.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,548.99x = 14,557.32 × 6,072.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,548.99x = 88,403,401.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,403,401.75/10,548.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.27

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