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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.58, 14,846.60 and 6,042.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.58, 14,846.60 and 6,042.95 is: 8,338.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.58 : 14,846.60 = 6,042.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.58/14,846.60 = 6,042.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.58x = 14,846.60 × 6,042.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.58x = 89,717,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,717,157.02/10,759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,338.36

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