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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.72, 14,838.74 and 6,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.72, 14,838.74 and 6,036 is: 8,330.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.72 : 14,838.74 = 6,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.72/14,838.74 = 6,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.72x = 14,838.74 × 6,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.72x = 89,566,604.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,566,604.46/10,751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.45

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