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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,554.29, 14,563.64 and 6,079.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,554.29, 14,563.64 and 6,079.49 is: 8,388.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,554.29 : 14,563.64 = 6,079.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,554.29/14,563.64 = 6,079.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,554.29x = 14,563.64 × 6,079.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,554.29x = 88,539,400.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,539,400.53/10,554.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.95

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