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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.55, 14,552.07 and 6,775.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.55, 14,552.07 and 6,775.13 is: 9,342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.55 : 14,552.07 = 6,775.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.55/14,552.07 = 6,775.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.55x = 14,552.07 × 6,775.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.55x = 98,592,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,592,166.02/10,552.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.97

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