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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.88, 14,843.14 and 6,040.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.88, 14,843.14 and 6,040.28 is: 8,335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.88 : 14,843.14 = 6,040.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.88/14,843.14 = 6,040.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.88x = 14,843.14 × 6,040.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.88x = 89,656,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,656,721.68/10,755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.60

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