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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.96, 14,848.48 and 6,044.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.96, 14,848.48 and 6,044.55 is: 8,341.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.96 : 14,848.48 = 6,044.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.96/14,848.48 = 6,044.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.96x = 14,848.48 × 6,044.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.96x = 89,752,379.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,752,379.78/10,759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.33

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