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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.32, 14,849.28 and 6,043.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.32, 14,849.28 and 6,043.86 is: 8,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.32 : 14,849.28 = 6,043.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.32/14,849.28 = 6,043.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.32x = 14,849.28 × 6,043.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.32x = 89,746,969.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,746,969.42/10,759.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.32

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