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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,557.77, 14,569.72 and 6,081.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,557.77, 14,569.72 and 6,081.53 is: 8,392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,557.77 : 14,569.72 = 6,081.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,557.77/14,569.72 = 6,081.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,557.77x = 14,569.72 × 6,081.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,557.77x = 88,606,101.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,606,101.22/10,557.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.51

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