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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.42, 14,823.84 and 6,026.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.42, 14,823.84 and 6,026.41 is: 8,316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.42 : 14,823.84 = 6,026.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.42/14,823.84 = 6,026.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.42x = 14,823.84 × 6,026.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.42x = 89,334,537.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,334,537.61/10,741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.83

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