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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.68, 14,842.84 and 6,041.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.68, 14,842.84 and 6,041.48 is: 8,337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.68 : 14,842.84 = 6,041.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.68/14,842.84 = 6,041.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.68x = 14,842.84 × 6,041.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.68x = 89,672,721.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,672,721.00/10,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.24

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