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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.80, 14,823.79 and 6,204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.80, 14,823.79 and 6,204.14 is: 8,561.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.80 : 14,823.79 = 6,204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.80/14,823.79 = 6,204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.80x = 14,823.79 × 6,204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.80x = 91,968,890.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,968,890.04/10,741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,561.78

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