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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.70, 14,564.52 and 6,079.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.70, 14,564.52 and 6,079.04 is: 8,390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.70 : 14,564.52 = 6,079.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.70/14,564.52 = 6,079.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.70x = 14,564.52 × 6,079.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.70x = 88,538,299.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,538,299.66/10,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.11

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