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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.42, 14,842.44 and 6,039.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.42, 14,842.44 and 6,039.69 is: 8,334.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.42 : 14,842.44 = 6,039.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.42/14,842.44 = 6,039.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.42x = 14,842.44 × 6,039.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.42x = 89,643,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,643,736.44/10,755.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,334.75

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