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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.71, 14,561.49 and 6,074.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.71, 14,561.49 and 6,074.02 is: 8,383.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.71 : 14,561.49 = 6,074.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.71/14,561.49 = 6,074.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.71x = 14,561.49 × 6,074.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.71x = 88,446,781.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,446,781.49/10,550.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,383.02

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