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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.55, 14,840.23 and 6,039.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.55, 14,840.23 and 6,039.52 is: 8,333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.55 : 14,840.23 = 6,039.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.55/14,840.23 = 6,039.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.55x = 14,840.23 × 6,039.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.55x = 89,627,865.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,627,865.89/10,755.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.17

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