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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,761.02, 14,849.78 and 6,045.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,761.02, 14,849.78 and 6,045.02 is: 8,341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,761.02 : 14,849.78 = 6,045.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,761.02/14,849.78 = 6,045.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,761.02x = 14,849.78 × 6,045.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,761.02x = 89,767,217.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,767,217.10/10,761.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.89

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