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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.32, 14,838.27 and 6,035.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.32, 14,838.27 and 6,035.86 is: 8,330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.32 : 14,838.27 = 6,035.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.32/14,838.27 = 6,035.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.32x = 14,838.27 × 6,035.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.32x = 89,561,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,561,720.36/10,751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.30

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