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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,750.46, 14,835.62 and 6,036.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,750.46, 14,835.62 and 6,036.26 is: 8,330.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,750.46 : 14,835.62 = 6,036.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,750.46/14,835.62 = 6,036.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,750.46x = 14,835.62 × 6,036.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,750.46x = 89,551,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,551,659.58/10,750.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.03

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