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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,738.67, 14,819.33 and 6,023.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,738.67, 14,819.33 and 6,023.05 is: 8,311.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,738.67 : 14,819.33 = 6,023.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,738.67/14,819.33 = 6,023.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,738.67x = 14,819.33 × 6,023.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,738.67x = 89,257,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,257,617.66/10,738.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,311.79

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