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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,750.24, 14,835.28 and 6,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,750.24, 14,835.28 and 6,034.72 is: 8,327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,750.24 : 14,835.28 = 6,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,750.24/14,835.28 = 6,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,750.24x = 14,835.28 × 6,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,750.24x = 89,526,760.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,526,760.92/10,750.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,327.88

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