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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,761.76, 14,850.96 and 6,045.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,761.76, 14,850.96 and 6,045.76 is: 8,343.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,761.76 : 14,850.96 = 6,045.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,761.76/14,850.96 = 6,045.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,761.76x = 14,850.96 × 6,045.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,761.76x = 89,785,339.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,785,339.93/10,761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.00

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