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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,757.34, 14,845.80 and 6,041.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,757.34, 14,845.80 and 6,041.63 is: 8,337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,757.34 : 14,845.80 = 6,041.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,757.34/14,845.80 = 6,041.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,757.34x = 14,845.80 × 6,041.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,757.34x = 89,692,756.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,692,756.43/10,757.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.82

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