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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,757.61, 14,843.91 and 6,040.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,757.61, 14,843.91 and 6,040.98 is: 8,335.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,757.61 : 14,843.91 = 6,040.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,757.61/14,843.91 = 6,040.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,757.61x = 14,843.91 × 6,040.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,757.61x = 89,671,763.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,671,763.43/10,757.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.66

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