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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.42, 14,557.24 and 6,072.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.42, 14,557.24 and 6,072.74 is: 8,379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.42 : 14,557.24 = 6,072.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.42/14,557.24 = 6,072.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.42x = 14,557.24 × 6,072.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.42x = 88,402,333.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,402,333.64/10,549.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,379.83

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