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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,551.97, 14,561.24 and 6,074.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,551.97, 14,561.24 and 6,074.76 is: 8,382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,551.97 : 14,561.24 = 6,074.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,551.97/14,561.24 = 6,074.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,551.97x = 14,561.24 × 6,074.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,551.97x = 88,456,062.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,456,062.53/10,551.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.89

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