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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,762.17, 14,851.74 and 6,046.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,762.17, 14,851.74 and 6,046.44 is: 8,344.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,762.17 : 14,851.74 = 6,046.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,762.17/14,851.74 = 6,046.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,762.17x = 14,851.74 × 6,046.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,762.17x = 89,800,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,800,154.81/10,762.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,344.06

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