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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.32, 14,840.74 and 6,038.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.32, 14,840.74 and 6,038.69 is: 8,332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.32 : 14,840.74 = 6,038.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.32/14,840.74 = 6,038.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.32x = 14,840.74 × 6,038.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.32x = 89,618,650.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,618,650.24/10,755.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.49

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