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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,761.57, 14,851.35 and 6,045.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,761.57, 14,851.35 and 6,045.75 is: 8,343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,761.57 : 14,851.35 = 6,045.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,761.57/14,851.35 = 6,045.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,761.57x = 14,851.35 × 6,045.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,761.57x = 89,787,549.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,787,549.26/10,761.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.35

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