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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.51, 14,559.85 and 6,773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.51, 14,559.85 and 6,773.82 is: 9,347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.51 : 14,559.85 = 6,773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.51/14,559.85 = 6,773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.51x = 14,559.85 × 6,773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.51x = 98,625,803.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,625,803.13/10,550.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.97

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