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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.36, 14,837.04 and 6,036.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.36, 14,837.04 and 6,036.08 is: 8,329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.36 : 14,837.04 = 6,036.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.36/14,837.04 = 6,036.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.36x = 14,837.04 × 6,036.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.36x = 89,557,560.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,557,560.40/10,751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.88

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