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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,752.06, 14,837.67 and 6,036.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,752.06, 14,837.67 and 6,036.78 is: 8,330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,752.06 : 14,837.67 = 6,036.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,752.06/14,837.67 = 6,036.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,752.06x = 14,837.67 × 6,036.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,752.06x = 89,571,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,571,749.50/10,752.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.66

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