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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.59, 14,842.44 and 6,040.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.59, 14,842.44 and 6,040.17 is: 8,335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.59 : 14,842.44 = 6,040.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.59/14,842.44 = 6,040.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.59x = 14,842.44 × 6,040.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.59x = 89,650,860.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,650,860.81/10,755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.28

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