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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,765.76, 14,858.28 and 6,050.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,765.76, 14,858.28 and 6,050.36 is: 8,350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,765.76 : 14,858.28 = 6,050.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,765.76/14,858.28 = 6,050.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,765.76x = 14,858.28 × 6,050.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,765.76x = 89,897,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,897,942.98/10,765.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.36

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