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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.64, 14,849.71 and 6,043.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.64, 14,849.71 and 6,043.93 is: 8,341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.64 : 14,849.71 = 6,043.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.64/14,849.71 = 6,043.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.64x = 14,849.71 × 6,043.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.64x = 89,750,555.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,750,555.53/10,759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.41

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