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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.62, 14,558.20 and 6,075.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.62, 14,558.20 and 6,075.30 is: 8,381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.62 : 14,558.20 = 6,075.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.62/14,558.20 = 6,075.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.62x = 14,558.20 × 6,075.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.62x = 88,445,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,445,432.46/10,552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.37

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