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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.77, 14,849.88 and 6,044.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.77, 14,849.88 and 6,044.06 is: 8,341.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.77 : 14,849.88 = 6,044.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.77/14,849.88 = 6,044.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.77x = 14,849.88 × 6,044.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.77x = 89,753,565.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,753,565.71/10,759.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.59

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