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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.42, 14,551.34 and 6,766.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.42, 14,551.34 and 6,766.59 is: 9,333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.42 : 14,551.34 = 6,766.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.42/14,551.34 = 6,766.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.42x = 14,551.34 × 6,766.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.42x = 98,462,959.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,462,959.25/10,549.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.50

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