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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,750.64, 14,835.89 and 6,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,750.64, 14,835.89 and 6,036.44 is: 8,330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,750.64 : 14,835.89 = 6,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,750.64/14,835.89 = 6,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,750.64x = 14,835.89 × 6,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,750.64x = 89,555,984.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,555,984.20/10,750.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.29

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