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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.91, 14,561.64 and 6,074.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.91, 14,561.64 and 6,074.85 is: 8,384.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.91 : 14,561.64 = 6,074.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.91/14,561.64 = 6,074.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.91x = 14,561.64 × 6,074.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.91x = 88,459,778.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,459,778.75/10,550.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,384.09

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