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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,764.96, 14,855.38 and 6,049.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,764.96, 14,855.38 and 6,049.23 is: 8,347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,764.96 : 14,855.38 = 6,049.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,764.96/14,855.38 = 6,049.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,764.96x = 14,855.38 × 6,049.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,764.96x = 89,863,610.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,863,610.36/10,764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.79

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