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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,757.95, 14,847.37 and 6,042.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,757.95, 14,847.37 and 6,042.23 is: 8,339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,757.95 : 14,847.37 = 6,042.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,757.95/14,847.37 = 6,042.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,757.95x = 14,847.37 × 6,042.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,757.95x = 89,711,274.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,711,274.29/10,757.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,339.07

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