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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,551.62, 14,561.96 and 6,076.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,551.62, 14,561.96 and 6,076.55 is: 8,386.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,551.62 : 14,561.96 = 6,076.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,551.62/14,561.96 = 6,076.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,551.62x = 14,561.96 × 6,076.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,551.62x = 88,486,478.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,486,478.04/10,551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,386.06

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