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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.64, 14,842.88 and 6,040.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.64, 14,842.88 and 6,040.36 is: 8,335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.64 : 14,842.88 = 6,040.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.64/14,842.88 = 6,040.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.64x = 14,842.88 × 6,040.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.64x = 89,656,308.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,656,308.44/10,755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.75

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