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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.02, 14,848.59 and 6,044.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.02, 14,848.59 and 6,044.94 is: 8,342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.02 : 14,848.59 = 6,044.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.02/14,848.59 = 6,044.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.02x = 14,848.59 × 6,044.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.02x = 89,758,835.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,758,835.63/10,759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,342.66

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