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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,748.78, 14,833.31 and 6,033.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,748.78, 14,833.31 and 6,033.05 is: 8,325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,748.78 : 14,833.31 = 6,033.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,748.78/14,833.31 = 6,033.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,748.78x = 14,833.31 × 6,033.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,748.78x = 89,489,996.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,489,996.56/10,748.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.60

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