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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.88, 14,824.06 and 6,026.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.88, 14,824.06 and 6,026.52 is: 8,316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.88 : 14,824.06 = 6,026.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.88/14,824.06 = 6,026.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.88x = 14,824.06 × 6,026.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.88x = 89,337,494.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,337,494.07/10,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.75

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