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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.61, 14,559.37 and 6,074.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.61, 14,559.37 and 6,074.51 is: 8,382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.61 : 14,559.37 = 6,074.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.61/14,559.37 = 6,074.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.61x = 14,559.37 × 6,074.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.61x = 88,440,950.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,440,950.68/10,550.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.54

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