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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,764.96, 14,854.91 and 6,049.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,764.96, 14,854.91 and 6,049.95 is: 8,348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,764.96 : 14,854.91 = 6,049.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,764.96/14,854.91 = 6,049.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,764.96x = 14,854.91 × 6,049.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,764.96x = 89,871,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,871,432.50/10,764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.52

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