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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,761.96, 14,851.23 and 6,046.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,761.96, 14,851.23 and 6,046.56 is: 8,344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,761.96 : 14,851.23 = 6,046.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,761.96/14,851.23 = 6,046.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,761.96x = 14,851.23 × 6,046.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,761.96x = 89,798,853.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,798,853.27/10,761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,344.10

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