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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,761.16, 14,849.67 and 6,045.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,761.16, 14,849.67 and 6,045.34 is: 8,342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,761.16 : 14,849.67 = 6,045.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,761.16/14,849.67 = 6,045.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,761.16x = 14,849.67 × 6,045.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,761.16x = 89,771,304.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,771,304.04/10,761.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,342.16

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