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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,757.39, 14,846.59 and 6,041.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,757.39, 14,846.59 and 6,041.67 is: 8,338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,757.39 : 14,846.59 = 6,041.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,757.39/14,846.59 = 6,041.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,757.39x = 14,846.59 × 6,041.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,757.39x = 89,698,232.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,698,232.79/10,757.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,338.29

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