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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,554.66, 14,564.16 and 6,079.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,554.66, 14,564.16 and 6,079.87 is: 8,389.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,554.66 : 14,564.16 = 6,079.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,554.66/14,564.16 = 6,079.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,554.66x = 14,564.16 × 6,079.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,554.66x = 88,548,163.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,548,163.05/10,554.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.49

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