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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.95, 14,562.99 and 6,305.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.95, 14,562.99 and 6,305.85 is: 8,702.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.95 : 14,562.99 = 6,305.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.95/14,562.99 = 6,305.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.95x = 14,562.99 × 6,305.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.95x = 91,832,030.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,832,030.49/10,552.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,702.02

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