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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.08, 14,858.34 and 6,051.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.08, 14,858.34 and 6,051.46 is: 8,350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.08 : 14,858.34 = 6,051.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.08/14,858.34 = 6,051.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.08x = 14,858.34 × 6,051.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.08x = 89,914,650.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,914,650.18/10,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.11

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