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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.32, 14,842.51 and 6,039.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.32, 14,842.51 and 6,039.50 is: 8,334.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.32 : 14,842.51 = 6,039.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.32/14,842.51 = 6,039.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.32x = 14,842.51 × 6,039.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.32x = 89,641,249.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,641,249.83/10,755.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,334.60

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