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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.79, 14,837.43 and 6,036.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.79, 14,837.43 and 6,036.06 is: 8,329.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.79 : 14,837.43 = 6,036.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.79/14,837.43 = 6,036.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.79x = 14,837.43 × 6,036.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.79x = 89,559,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,559,617.73/10,751.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.74

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