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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.21, 14,860.13 and 6,052.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.21, 14,860.13 and 6,052.49 is: 8,352.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.21 : 14,860.13 = 6,052.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.21/14,860.13 = 6,052.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.21x = 14,860.13 × 6,052.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.21x = 89,940,817.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,940,817.81/10,768.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.44

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