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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,752.62, 14,837.30 and 6,035.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,752.62, 14,837.30 and 6,035.90 is: 8,328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,752.62 : 14,837.30 = 6,035.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,752.62/14,837.30 = 6,035.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,752.62x = 14,837.30 × 6,035.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,752.62x = 89,556,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,556,459.07/10,752.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,328.80

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