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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,554.84, 14,568.12 and 6,363.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,554.84, 14,568.12 and 6,363.09 is: 8,782.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,554.84 : 14,568.12 = 6,363.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,554.84/14,568.12 = 6,363.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,554.84x = 14,568.12 × 6,363.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,554.84x = 92,698,258.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,698,258.69/10,554.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.54

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