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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,551.62, 14,556.82 and 6,074.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,551.62, 14,556.82 and 6,074.30 is: 8,379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,551.62 : 14,556.82 = 6,074.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,551.62/14,556.82 = 6,074.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,551.62x = 14,556.82 × 6,074.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,551.62x = 88,422,491.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,422,491.73/10,551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,379.99

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