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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,554.48, 14,564.70 and 6,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,554.48, 14,564.70 and 6,075 is: 8,383.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,554.48 : 14,564.70 = 6,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,554.48/14,564.70 = 6,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,554.48x = 14,564.70 × 6,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,554.48x = 88,480,552.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,480,552.50/10,554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,383.22

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