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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.54, 14,822.70 and 6,026.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.54, 14,822.70 and 6,026.14 is: 8,315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.54 : 14,822.70 = 6,026.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.54/14,822.70 = 6,026.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.54x = 14,822.70 × 6,026.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.54x = 89,323,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,323,665.38/10,741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,315.72

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