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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,754.22, 14,842.35 and 6,039.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,754.22, 14,842.35 and 6,039.66 is: 8,335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,754.22 : 14,842.35 = 6,039.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,754.22/14,842.35 = 6,039.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,754.22x = 14,842.35 × 6,039.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,754.22x = 89,642,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,642,747.60/10,754.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.59

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