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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,762.92, 14,852.70 and 6,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,762.92, 14,852.70 and 6,048 is: 8,346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,762.92 : 14,852.70 = 6,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,762.92/14,852.70 = 6,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,762.92x = 14,852.70 × 6,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,762.92x = 89,829,129.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,829,129.60/10,762.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.17

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