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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.51, 14,558.47 and 6,772.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.51, 14,558.47 and 6,772.82 is: 9,346.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.51 : 14,558.47 = 6,772.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.51/14,558.47 = 6,772.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.51x = 14,558.47 × 6,772.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.51x = 98,601,807.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,601,807.06/10,549.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,346.58

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