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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,758.48, 14,845.50 and 6,041.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,758.48, 14,845.50 and 6,041.76 is: 8,336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,758.48 : 14,845.50 = 6,041.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,758.48/14,845.50 = 6,041.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,758.48x = 14,845.50 × 6,041.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,758.48x = 89,692,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,692,948.08/10,758.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.95

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