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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.86, 14,823.45 and 6,026.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.86, 14,823.45 and 6,026.34 is: 8,316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.86 : 14,823.45 = 6,026.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.86/14,823.45 = 6,026.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.86x = 14,823.45 × 6,026.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.86x = 89,331,149.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,331,149.67/10,741.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.17

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