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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.85, 14,558.32 and 6,073.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.85, 14,558.32 and 6,073.74 is: 8,381.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.85 : 14,558.32 = 6,073.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.85/14,558.32 = 6,073.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.85x = 14,558.32 × 6,073.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.85x = 88,423,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,423,450.52/10,549.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.49

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