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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,737.96, 14,819.76 and 6,022.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,737.96, 14,819.76 and 6,022.52 is: 8,311.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,737.96 : 14,819.76 = 6,022.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,737.96/14,819.76 = 6,022.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,737.96x = 14,819.76 × 6,022.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,737.96x = 89,252,301.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,252,301.00/10,737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,311.85

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