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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.92, 14,823.81 and 6,026.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.92, 14,823.81 and 6,026.19 is: 8,316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.92 : 14,823.81 = 6,026.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.92/14,823.81 = 6,026.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.92x = 14,823.81 × 6,026.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.92x = 89,331,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,331,095.58/10,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.12

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