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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,761.35, 14,849.01 and 6,044.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,761.35, 14,849.01 and 6,044.72 is: 8,340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,761.35 : 14,849.01 = 6,044.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,761.35/14,849.01 = 6,044.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,761.35x = 14,849.01 × 6,044.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,761.35x = 89,758,033.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,758,033.48/10,761.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,340.78

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