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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,738.81, 14,819.54 and 6,023.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,738.81, 14,819.54 and 6,023.09 is: 8,311.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,738.81 : 14,819.54 = 6,023.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,738.81/14,819.54 = 6,023.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,738.81x = 14,819.54 × 6,023.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,738.81x = 89,259,475.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,259,475.29/10,738.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,311.86

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