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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.89, 14,562.99 and 6,361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.89, 14,562.99 and 6,361.95 is: 8,779.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.89 : 14,562.99 = 6,361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.89/14,562.99 = 6,361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.89x = 14,562.99 × 6,361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.89x = 92,649,014.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,649,014.23/10,552.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,779.49

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