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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.91, 14,560.26 and 6,073.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.91, 14,560.26 and 6,073.85 is: 8,382.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.91 : 14,560.26 = 6,073.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.91/14,560.26 = 6,073.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.91x = 14,560.26 × 6,073.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.91x = 88,436,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,436,848.82/10,549.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.71

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