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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.92, 14,843.79 and 6,040.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.92, 14,843.79 and 6,040.51 is: 8,336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.92 : 14,843.79 = 6,040.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.92/14,843.79 = 6,040.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.92x = 14,843.79 × 6,040.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.92x = 89,664,024.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,664,024.82/10,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.25

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