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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.08, 14,559.20 and 6,357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.08, 14,559.20 and 6,357.44 is: 8,773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.08 : 14,559.20 = 6,357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.08/14,559.20 = 6,357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.08x = 14,559.20 × 6,357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.08x = 92,559,240.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,559,240.45/10,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,773.32

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