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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.72, 14,842.80 and 6,039.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.72, 14,842.80 and 6,039.99 is: 8,335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.72 : 14,842.80 = 6,039.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.72/14,842.80 = 6,039.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.72x = 14,842.80 × 6,039.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.72x = 89,650,363.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,650,363.57/10,755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.13

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