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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.28, 14,559.32 and 6,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.28, 14,559.32 and 6,073 is: 8,381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.28 : 14,559.32 = 6,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.28/14,559.32 = 6,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.28x = 14,559.32 × 6,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.28x = 88,418,750.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,418,750.36/10,549.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.50

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