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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,551.44, 14,562.93 and 6,779.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,551.44, 14,562.93 and 6,779.32 is: 9,356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,551.44 : 14,562.93 = 6,779.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,551.44/14,562.93 = 6,779.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,551.44x = 14,562.93 × 6,779.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,551.44x = 98,726,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,726,726.20/10,551.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.71

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