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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.39, 14,558.40 and 6,074.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.39, 14,558.40 and 6,074.33 is: 8,381.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.39 : 14,558.40 = 6,074.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.39/14,558.40 = 6,074.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.39x = 14,558.40 × 6,074.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.39x = 88,432,453.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,432,453.08/10,550.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.92

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