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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.77, 14,545.46 and 6,766.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.77, 14,545.46 and 6,766.26 is: 9,328.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.77 : 14,545.46 = 6,766.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.77/14,545.46 = 6,766.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.77x = 14,545.46 × 6,766.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.77x = 98,418,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,418,330.35/10,549.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.96

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