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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.51, 14,848.03 and 6,043.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.51, 14,848.03 and 6,043.69 is: 8,340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.51 : 14,848.03 = 6,043.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.51/14,848.03 = 6,043.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.51x = 14,848.03 × 6,043.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.51x = 89,736,890.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,736,890.43/10,759.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,340.24

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