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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,765.62, 14,858.10 and 6,050.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,765.62, 14,858.10 and 6,050.34 is: 8,350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,765.62 : 14,858.10 = 6,050.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,765.62/14,858.10 = 6,050.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,765.62x = 14,858.10 × 6,050.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,765.62x = 89,896,556.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,896,556.75/10,765.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.34

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