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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.97, 14,562.61 and 6,075.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.97, 14,562.61 and 6,075.76 is: 8,384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.97 : 14,562.61 = 6,075.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.97/14,562.61 = 6,075.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.97x = 14,562.61 × 6,075.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.97x = 88,478,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,478,923.33/10,552.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,384.27

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