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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,757.96, 14,845.14 and 6,042.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,757.96, 14,845.14 and 6,042.08 is: 8,337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,757.96 : 14,845.14 = 6,042.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,757.96/14,845.14 = 6,042.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,757.96x = 14,845.14 × 6,042.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,757.96x = 89,695,523.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,695,523.49/10,757.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.60

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