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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.28, 14,842.30 and 6,039.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.28, 14,842.30 and 6,039.60 is: 8,334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.28 : 14,842.30 = 6,039.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.28/14,842.30 = 6,039.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.28x = 14,842.30 × 6,039.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.28x = 89,641,555.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,641,555.08/10,755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,334.66

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