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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,554.04, 14,571.21 and 6,778.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,554.04, 14,571.21 and 6,778.73 is: 9,358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,554.04 : 14,571.21 = 6,778.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,554.04/14,571.21 = 6,778.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,554.04x = 14,571.21 × 6,778.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,554.04x = 98,774,298.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,774,298.36/10,554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,358.91

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