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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.68, 14,842.86 and 6,039.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.68, 14,842.86 and 6,039.98 is: 8,335.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.68 : 14,842.86 = 6,039.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.68/14,842.86 = 6,039.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.68x = 14,842.86 × 6,039.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.68x = 89,650,577.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,650,577.54/10,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.18

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