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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.86, 14,555.79 and 6,073.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.86, 14,555.79 and 6,073.54 is: 8,378.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.86 : 14,555.79 = 6,073.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.86/14,555.79 = 6,073.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.86x = 14,555.79 × 6,073.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.86x = 88,405,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,405,172.80/10,550.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,378.95

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