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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.77, 14,565.24 and 6,079.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.77, 14,565.24 and 6,079.11 is: 8,390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.77 : 14,565.24 = 6,079.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.77/14,565.24 = 6,079.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.77x = 14,565.24 × 6,079.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.77x = 88,543,696.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,543,696.14/10,552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.56

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