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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.37, 14,860.35 and 6,052.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.37, 14,860.35 and 6,052.68 is: 8,352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.37 : 14,860.35 = 6,052.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.37/14,860.35 = 6,052.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.37x = 14,860.35 × 6,052.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.37x = 89,944,943.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,944,943.24/10,768.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.70

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