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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.25, 14,838.08 and 6,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.25, 14,838.08 and 6,035.52 is: 8,329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.25 : 14,838.08 = 6,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.25/14,838.08 = 6,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.25x = 14,838.08 × 6,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.25x = 89,555,528.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,555,528.60/10,751.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.78

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