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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.94, 14,560.96 and 6,074.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.94, 14,560.96 and 6,074.60 is: 8,383.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.94 : 14,560.96 = 6,074.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.94/14,560.96 = 6,074.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.94x = 14,560.96 × 6,074.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.94x = 88,452,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,452,007.62/10,550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,383.33

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