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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.57, 14,862.01 and 6,052.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.57, 14,862.01 and 6,052.85 is: 8,353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.57 : 14,862.01 = 6,052.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.57/14,862.01 = 6,052.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.57x = 14,862.01 × 6,052.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.57x = 89,957,517.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,957,517.23/10,768.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,353.71

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