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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,761.63, 14,851.82 and 6,045.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,761.63, 14,851.82 and 6,045.91 is: 8,343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,761.63 : 14,851.82 = 6,045.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,761.63/14,851.82 = 6,045.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,761.63x = 14,851.82 × 6,045.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,761.63x = 89,792,767.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,792,767.06/10,761.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.79

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