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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,754.79, 14,841.57 and 6,039.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,754.79, 14,841.57 and 6,039.06 is: 8,333.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,754.79 : 14,841.57 = 6,039.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,754.79/14,841.57 = 6,039.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,754.79x = 14,841.57 × 6,039.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,754.79x = 89,629,131.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,629,131.72/10,754.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.88

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